Ibrahim Toufiq (Abe) Ayyoub, 83, of Yakima, died early Sunday morning, September 23, 2012 at home. Mr. Ayyoub was born in Jordan and immigrated to the United States in 1954. He was a mathematics professor at Yakima Valley Community College for over 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Ayyoub of Yakima, two daughters, Laila Cusick of Corvallis, Oregon and Tamam Ayyoub of Seattle, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Ayyoub is also survived by his sister, Naeemeh Ghanma of San Francisco, a brother Naim Ayyoub of Jerusalem and two brothers Nasser and Fahim Ayyoub of Jordan.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 10 at the Yakima Valley Museum for family and friends. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Keith & Keith Funeral Home.