Gary Wayne Ayers, age 67, Grand Haven, MI
Gary Wayne Ayers, age 67, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Grand Haven, MI.
He was born September 9, 1955, in Coudersport, PA, to Randall and Iva (Knowlton) Ayers and grew up with a family of 11 other siblings. He graduated from Oswayo Valley High School in 1973 and went on to Penn State University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Ancient History. On August 9, 1995, he married Laura (Deater) Ayers.
Gary had a passion for history, especially ancient history. This passion also led to his enjoyment of researching his family ancestry, which was no easy feat with 11 other siblings. He was also an avid stamp and coin collector. Gary was proud to be a Nittany Lion and loved watching Penn State athletics. He was all too familiar with the chant, “We are… Penn State!” He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle.
Gary will be dearly missed by his wife, Laura; son, Alex Ayers; stepson, Bryon (Casey) Ayers; grandchildren, Ayden, Jacob and Brecken Ayers; sisters, Shirley (Clayton) Watson, Delores (Michael) Broscious; brothers, William (Paula) Ayers, James Ayers, Ray (Terri VonHassel) Ayers. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Betty Nolan; and brothers, Gene Ayers, Joseph Ayers, Charles Ayers, Leland Ayers and Larry Ayers.
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held this summer by the family. Gary will be laid to rest in his hometown, alongside other family members in the Ayers Hill Cemetery, in PA.
The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Ayers family. To share special memories with the family and sign the online guestbook, please visit www.sytsemafh.com.