Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ayers, Wayne W. February 13, 2023
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Ionia SHopper's Guide - Sat. February 18, 2023

                                 AYERS

Wayne W.Ayers, age 94, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away on February 13, 
2023. He was born in Saranac, Michigan on October 29, 1928, son of Stanley and 
Aura Ayes.His wife Bonnie predeceased him in 2013, at the age of 91. Wayne 
leaves his son David (66) and wife Karen, his daughter, Nancy (63) and her 
partner, Nancy Murphy; six grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces & nephews. 
His sister, Mona Cheney his only sibling, predeceased him.

A graduate of Michigan State University, Wayne worked for Old Kent Bank/Fifth 
third in the Trust Department for much of his career.Music was his main 
interest-playing the drums in a "big Band" outfit beginning at age 12 in 
Saranac, Michigan, and in the MSU marching band during college. He sang in 
church choirs through out his life and enjoyed Karaoke with his "gang" over the 
last 10 years. Wayne also served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and 
achieved the rank of Sargeant.

A funeral service all be held 11 am on Friday February 17th at Sentinel Pointe 
Retirement Community, 2900 Thornhills Ave.S.E. Interment will take place at 
Saranac Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 
Sentinel Pointe. A luncheon will follow In lieu of flowers. Memorial 
Contributions may be made to Sentinel Pointe Community Church of Faith Hospice.


Additional Comments:
Saranac Cem.,
Saranac, Mich.

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