Ira Vaughn Ainsworth, DDS Obituary (1917

DR. IRA VAUGHN AINSWORTH, JR. DDS Dr. Ira Vaughn Ainsworth, JR., at the age of 84, died at Harrison Hospital, Bremerton, Washington. He was a current resident of Bremerton, Washington for the last 8 years moving from El Paso, Texas. He was born on September 14, 1917, in Fluvanna, Texas, to Ira Vaughn And Jewell (Pruitt) Ainsworth, Sr. He graduated from the New York College of Dentistry in New York City in 1947, and then attended Baylor University. Dr. Ainsworth practiced dentistry in El Paso, Texas, for over 35 years. During this time he raised his family in the El Paso area. He retired in 1990 from his dentistry practice and moved to the Pacific Northwest to enjoy the great outdoors, and has lived in Bremerton, Washington until his death. He served in the United States Marines from February 10th, 1939 until July 8th, 1946, while serving he attained the rank of Master Sergeant. His duties entailed aerial photography and worked as a recruiter. He attained the rank of second lieutenant in the Marine Air Corp., serving as an aviator during WWII. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal and Defense Medal. He carried over his military career as a photographer and aviator, enjoying these as he continued his daily life. He owned several small aircraft. He was know for his aerial maneuvers and flying skills which he learned in the Marines. (he was also known for several ''great landings'' which he walked away from). He loved painting, and art. He was a great cook, having cooked many a great meal remembered by his family. He loved to do sculpturing in his spare time. Surviving Dr. Ainsworth is his son, Franklin Ainsworth, and his wife Sonia (Afuncion), living in Poulsbo, Washington, and their son David Ainsworth, also of Poulsbo, Washington; and a son Jimmy Ainsworth. He was preceded in death by a son, Skeeter Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice in Dr. Ainsworth's name. A graveside service will be Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at 12:30 Pm at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, Washington. Inurnment will also be at Tahoma National Cemetery. Honors by the United States Marine Corp and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts. Arrangements by ''The Stone Chapel'', Poulsbo Mortuary, Poulsbo, Washington.