AYERS, Carl

Carl Ayers passed away at the Colorado State Veterans Home in Rifle on Jan. 18. He was 79 years old. Ayers was born May 10, 1932, in Massena, N.Y., to Herbert L. Ayers and Esther Rowley. After high school he joined the U.S. Air Force and served four honorable years for his country, during which he received a Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. In May of 1962 he married Florence M. Adams; together they had two sons and two daughters. They spent many years in upstate New York, and lived in Leadville, Englewood and Grand Junction. Ayers was an iron worker by trade and worked in Denver doing this. He also worked in Silverthorne for the Joint Sewer Authority. His hobbies of railroads, trains and bird watching provided him with hours of pleasure and enjoyment. Ayers was also an avid bicyclist and hiker, and was a life member of the NRA. Ayers is survived by his beloved wife Florence of Grand Junction; sons Douglas (Tammie) Ayers and John (Rachael) Ayers, both of Leadville; daughters Kelly Ayers of Grand Junction and Karen (John) Martinez of Leadville. He is also survived by five siblings and their spouses on the east coast, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. A private service is pending for a later date. Condolences may be left at martinmortuary.com. 2012