Shirley Lea Ayer

Shirley Lea Ayer age 87, Passed away in her sleep in her family home on August 8th, 2022. After a long battle with the sad and debilitating conditions of Alzheimer's and Dementia. She was a long-time resident of Silverdale Washington going to school from Elementary to her Senior year there by Graduating with the class of 1952 from Central Kitsap High School, 70 years ago.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend They were married for 51 years:
Lewis E. Ayer Jr. (Bud) A retired Lieutenant Commander of the U.S. Navy. He was deployed aboard the Aircraft Carrier: The U.S.S. Kitty Hawk.
She is also preceded in death by her grandson Douglas James Mueller of Bremerton WA. She is survived by her two children: Her proud Son James Ayer of Silverdale WA. James took care of Shirley the last six years of her long and eventful life. James worked endlessly trying to alleviate and reverse her inevitable loss of memory. While desperately trying to help her to hold on to the memories that he knew, his fragile mother still had. They would together find the Love that only a mother has for a child.
And with James by her side, Shirley would learn to live again. James could not have been able to do anything without the dedication of his Best Friend Bryan Bilbo and their 100-pound Boxer Grand Dog ReBar... Both of Silverdale also.
Shirley also had: A daughter Terri Churchill Her husband Alfred and their son Tyler all from Bremerton area.
Shirley worked as a Personal Banker and as a Loan Officer for Suburban State Bank, Security Pacific, Seafirst, and Bank of America.
She and her husband were active in the auxiliary and worked together at the Silverdale Hospital Gift Store. The two of them were Inseparable and were also The Best of Friends. They enjoyed many wonderful times Ball Room Dancing and attended Countless Social events.
Shirley would help to bring together large numbers of people and was frequently asked to make calls to promote up and coming venues. When arriving the two would often be the ones welcoming you at the door with a smile, a hug, or a kiss. Making you feel so welcome, and it was their togetherness that was always genuine and never putt on. They really loved seeing each of you.
They were active members of Sons of Norway Lodge Oslo #35 in Bremerton. Bud was a proud Past President of this lodge.
The family wants to thank the many physicians and their staff for all you have done over the years for Shirley and Bud. You have extended their lives years longer than they would have been without all your help. Thank You
The family would love for Shirley's classmates to attend. Thank you all for Loving my Mom & Dad.
There will be a Memorial to celebrate her Long full Life on Sept. 24th, 2022. 12:00pm until 3:00pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Bremerton. 1015 Veneta Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337
Arrangements entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel Bremerton Washington