AYERSMAN, Richard (Dick) Norman

The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 12, 2003 Richard "Dick" Norman Ayersman, age 64, passed away February 8, 2003. Graveside services will be held at 11am, Wednesday, February 12, 2003 at the Geisler Ranch in New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Dick Ayersman, renal cell carcinoma to the National Cancer Institute, Financial Management Branch, building 31, room 11A16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher's Mortuary of Show Low. (Obit: Courtesy of Pat Wilson) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 02/14/2003 Richard "Dick" Norman Ayersman, 64, died at his home in Springerville Saturday, Feb. 8, 2003. Mr. Ayersman was born in Phoenix March 10, 1938 to Robert and Viola Gilliana Ayersman. He came from a power plant construction family and took pride in his work as a structural ironworker in California and throughout Arizona for 25 years. He served his country in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. He also took pride in his gardening and enjoyed sharing his vegetable with his VFW buddies. He was also well known for his salsa. Richard, a very devoted husband and father, is survived by his wife of 41 years; Jeanie; daughters, Shelly and Sherri and five grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Feb. 12 at the Geisler Ranch in New Mexico. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Dick Ayersman, renal cell carcinoma to the National Cancer Institute, Financial Management Branch, building 31, room 11A16, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892. Arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher's Mortuary of Show Low.