H. Carl Ayers

Carl Ayers passed away at the Colorado State Veterans Home in Rifle, Colorado, on January 18, 2012. He was 79 years old.

Carl was born May 10, 1932, in Massena, New York to Herbert L. Ayers and Esther Rowley. After high school he joined the Air Force and served four honorable years to his country in 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, Colorado.

Carl was an Iron worker by trade, and worked in Denver doing this, as well as Silverthorne for the Joint Sewer Authority. His hobbies of railroads, trains, and bird watching, provided him with hours of pleasure and enjoyment. Carl was also an avid bicyclist and hiker, and was a Life Member of the NRA.

Carl is survived by his beloved wife Florence of Grand Junction, CO. His sons; Douglas (Tammie) Ayers, and John (Rachael) Ayers, both of Leadville, CO. Two daughter; Kelly Ayers of Grand Junction, CO, and Karen (John) Martinez of Leadville, CO. He is also survived by 5 siblings and their spouses on the East Coast, 8 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

A private service is pending for a later date.

Condolences may be left at martinmortuary.com

Arrangements under the direction of Martin Mortuary, Grand Junction, CO.