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Alazar Laymon Obituary

Alazar Thomas Laymon

Alazar Thomas Laymon, age 8, of Wilmington, DE, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 22, 2013. Alazar was adopted in 2012 from Ethiopia and loved his new home "my America". He enjoyed learning and was determined to learn English quickly. He was a 1st grade student at Maple Lane Elementary School. Alazar loved to smile, giggle and eat ice cream. Some of his best times were spent having Mommy read to him and going swimming with Daddy. He could be found riding his bike and playing and digging in the dirt with his caterpillar tractor toys. He enjoyed singing songs about Jesus, attending church and praying. In the short time he was here he was able to visit Disneyland, Dutch Wonderland and Fun Land.

Alazar is survived by his loving parents, Rev. Thomas & Janice Breithaupt Laymon; grandmother, Eunice Breithaupt of Overbrook, KS; aunts and uncles: Anita Laymon of Boone, NC; Susan & Bob Jones of Ft. Wayne, IN; Charlotte Breithaupt of Dallas Texas; Marilyn & Karl Peterjohn of Witchita, KS; cousins: Alex, Christina, Matt, Molly, Asa, Ellis, Valorie & family, Jonathan, and many other loving cousins.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Worden Cemetery, 56 Highway west of the Baldwin Junction and east of Overbrook, Ks. A family visitation will follow immediately after the service at the Worden United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alazar's memory to Sunday Breakfast Mission, 110 N Poplar St., Wilmington, DE 19801. To send an online condolence visit www.lamb-roberts.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Aug. 25, 2013.

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Tammy Parker

August 19, 2022

Hope God hugs you both a little tighter today. Still have his Wheels on the Bus Go Round in the library. Always think of him when a child checks it out.

Tammy Parker

August 19, 2020

To Tom and Janice,

I was Alazar's librarian at Maple Lane. Memories of Alazar will always be precious to me. I want you to know that even though years have passed, I know this date still hurts. Please, please know that he is still loved and remembered.

Sincerely yours, Mrs. Parker

Darryl and Yvonne Brake

September 17, 2013

Dear Tom and Janice,

What a precious gift Alazar was to your family. We enjoyed meeting him at the Russ Reid Development Conference and seeing him again in Phoenix at the AGRM Convention. Please know our prayers are with you during your time of loss. May the Lord's peace bring you solace. We love you.

Sandy and Linda Schenck

August 28, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. We are so very sorry.

August 27, 2013

My team and I had the opportunity to meet with your family and Alazar to get him registered for school last December. He was engaged in all of the activities that we presented and was quick at learning new words and playing with new toys. I later visited him at his elementary school and watched while he participated in a math lesson with his peers. His smile could light up a room. It was a pleasure to have the chance to meet your family and work with you to help get Alazar enrolled in school. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Kris Viar, Principal, Bush EEC

Kelli Lawson

August 27, 2013

Alazar was an Amazing child to be with everyday!! Especially his wonderful smile. He will be truly missed but in his short time here he touched lives.

August 26, 2013

Alazar was so precious. His favorite books in my library was the Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round and Marsupial Sue. We sang Marsupial Sue together in the library two days before he passed into heaven. Alazar, you will never be forgotten for you were cherished so much.
Tammy Parker
Librarian

Heather Bockius

August 26, 2013

Alazar was in my daughter Bellas class. Bella said he was handsome and a good friend. Our prayers are with you.

August 26, 2013

May the wonderful memories of Alazar and your faith in God bring your family comfort. I will miss his smile.
Marisol Ocasio-Maple Lane Elementary School

August 26, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences during this difficult time.

August 25, 2013

My sweet Alazar...from the day we met, you melted my heart :) I know one of your missions in life was to spread joy to others and it simply flowed from you! I was blessed to know you and you will forever be in my heart and truly missed. I know you will spread as much joy in heaven as you did here with us. My deepest and most sincere sympathies to your family! Kim Pabian, Maple Lane

Rev. Donald and Mary Gilbert

August 25, 2013

I met Alazar only on a few occasions. He was a beautiful vibrant child full of Gods grace. We offer our condolence and prayers at this time and may the God of peace comfort your hearts in the loss of your loved one.

Christine Corazza

August 25, 2013

Alazar brought such joy, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him. I will miss his smile, laugh, and sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Alazar is forever in my heart.

August 25, 2013

Such a short period of time getting to know you, but thoughts and memories of you will last forever. You will be missed by all at Maple Lane. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

-Mr. Romano, Maple Lane

Mrs. Murray

August 25, 2013

Please know that Alazar touched the hearts of many of us here at Maple Lane. He will be greatly missed. We will keep your family in our prayers as you move through this difficult time.

Toni

August 25, 2013

I am sending my condolences and I'm sure you miss Alazar very much. My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May special memories bring you comfort. Jesus has the deep desire and the ability to remove the pain of bereaved ones. Please consider the words of comfort and hope found at Mark 6:38-41. Thinking of the family.

Tonisha Toney-EL

August 25, 2013

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal". Alazar will definitely be missed by many but we find comfort in knowing that he is resting in the hands of our Almighty God. May God continue to be with you at this time.

Bishop Dr Peggy Kendrick

August 25, 2013

My prayers go up for you. I volunteer at Sunday Breakfast Mission.

Rev. Dr. Zenobia A James

August 25, 2013

Alazar grew in stature, wisdom, and knowledge this year he was in the United States. Praise God for the joy and challenges he gave his parents during his time here. God will comfort you and the family during your grief.

August 24, 2013

Words cannot begin to express my sympathy for your loss. I was blessed to have known such a sweet and vibrant child who had "happy days" and he will remain in my memory.

Jennifer Schiffmacher

Sheila and Kate Neff

August 24, 2013

We were so saddened to hear of your profound loss. Alazar, his beautiful smile, his giggle and his energy will be sorely missed in our neighborhood. Our prayers and deeply heartfelt sympathy are sent to his loving parents, his family and his friends.

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