Don Ayres, Sr.'s Obituary
W. Donald Ayres, Sr., 89, of Stafford County, formerly of Philadelphia, died Sunday, October 21, 2007 at Mary Washington Hospital.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He was a humanitarian and a lover of animals.
He was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II, Pacific Theatre. Don worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad 45 years before retiring in 1983.
He is survived by a son, W. Donald Ayres, Jr.; two daughters, Nancy R. Carroll and her husband, Rick and Beverly S. Stephenson and her husband, Jon; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Iva Mickey Detwiler and a son, Barry D.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 25, 2007 from 3:00-4:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 161 Eustace Road, Stafford, VA. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 pm at the church.
A graveside service will be held Friday, October 26, 2007 at 2:00 pm at Valley Forge Memorial Gardens, 352 S. Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406.
In lieu of flowers, LDS Church members are encouraged to donate to the Temple Fund.
Friends may sign his online guest book at www.foundandsons.com.
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