Ardys Laydon

VENTURA, Calif. - Ardys G. Laydon, 80, of Ventura, died Friday, Oct 6, 2006, with her sons at her side. Mrs. Laydon was born Dec 13, 1925, in Kingsford, daughter of the late Henry and Celia (Shock) Danielson. Ardys and Daniel "Danny" Laydon married on Sept. 9, 1944, at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. They had celebrated 58 years of marriage together. Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she is survived by three sons, Terry (Bobbi) of Gaithersburg, Md.; Todd of Iron Mountain and Mark of Ventura; one sister, Helen (Fred) Miller of Houston and seven grandchildren, Courtney, Christopher, Stephen, Sarah, Krystal, Danielle and Rainey. Preceding her in death was her husband, Danny; her son, Dan Jr. who passed away in July of this year; her parents, Henry and Celia; and three brothers, Loran, Tod and Donald. Ardys attended school in Kingsford, graduating from Kingsford High School. She had lived in Kingsford, Breitung (Twin Falls area) and Iron Mountain's north side while growing up. Later, after she and Danny married, they built their home on West Hughitt Street. Ardys worked for a time at General Controls Co. Dan also worked here and, in 1962, when General Controls decided to relocate to Illinois, Dan and Ardys felt it necessary to relocate also. Danny secured a position at their southern California division and the family moved to Burbank later that year. At that time, they were members of St. Mary and St. Joseph Church, Pine Grove Country Club and enjoyed skiing at Pine Mountain. Following the high school graduation of youngest son, Mark, Ardys decided to follow a long-held dream to join the nursing profession. She went back to school, earning her licensed practical nursing (LPN) credentials. Ardys loved nursing so much, she again returned to school determined to become a registered nurse. Seldom seen without a textbook, she proudly attained her goal. Ardys then went on to work for St Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank where she found her greatest satisfaction working with cancer patients. Ardys and Danny both enjoyed the typically mild California weather, spending leisure time at the ocean and at their family-built cabin in the Sequoia National Forest. After retirement, Dan and Ardys moved from Burbank to Palm Springs, and finally to the coastal town of Ventura. They returned often to Iron Mountain, their hometown, to visit with family members and dear friends. The family will receive friends at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home on Saturday from 11 a.m. to noon. Graveside services will be held at Cemetery Park following the visitation with Fr. Daniel Zaloga officiating. Burial will be at Cemetery Park in Iron Mountain. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Ardys Laydon online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain to handle arrangements

Ardys Laydon

October 6, 1926 - October 6, 2006