David Ames
August 27, 1931 ~ March 27, 2015
Served by: Luce, Luze & Reck Funeral Homes
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David Ames, 83, of Miller, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastors Mark Johnsen and David Andrews officiating. Burial with military honors followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 followed by a 5:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
David Ames was born Aug. 27, 1931 to Charles and Sarah (Cox) Ames on the family farm near Tulare. He grew up on various farms in Hand County, settling on what would be the family farm in elementary school. He attended Miller High School. He served in the Air Force from 1951-55, then came back to work on the family farm. He married Delores "Pete" Pederson Feb. 28, 1958. They made their home on the farm until moving into Miller in 1994. He continued to farm for several years.
He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Greenleaf United Methodist Church until its closing in 2012, then joined the Miller United Methodist Church. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Lions Club, United Methodist Men and served on the Florence Township board for many years. He enjoyed working on and driving old cars, watching NASCAR racing, playing cards with friends and visiting with the coffee crowd at the Ranch Cafe.
Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Peggy Ames, Huron; LeAnn and John Suhr, Webster; Theresa and Ken Martinmaas, Clear Lake; Ellen and Kevin Logan, Gettysburg; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Baruth, Woonsocket and Sarah "Sally" Schatz, Tripp; and one brother, Steven "Bud" Ames, St. Lawrence; sisters-in-law Edna Ames, Miller and Norma Ames, Longmont CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Ames; two sisters, Edna Ames and Ruth Jaragoske; and four brothers, Wesley, Donald, Robert and Kenneth Ames.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with David’s arrangements.
David Ames, 83, of Miller, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller.
Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 3, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Miller with Pastors Mark Johnsen and David Andrews officiating. Burial with military honors followed at G.A.R. Cemetery, Miller. Visitation began at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 2, 2015 followed by a 5:00 p.m. prayer service, all at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
David Ames was born Aug. 27, 1931 to Charles and Sarah (Cox) Ames on the family farm near Tulare. He grew up on various farms in Hand County, settling on what would be the family farm in elementary school. He attended Miller High School. He served in the Air Force from 1951-55, then came back to work on the family farm. He married Delores "Pete" Pederson Feb. 28, 1958. They made their home on the farm until moving into Miller in 1994. He continued to farm for several years.
He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Greenleaf United Methodist Church until its closing in 2012, then joined the Miller United Methodist Church. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Lions Club, United Methodist Men and served on the Florence Township board for many years. He enjoyed working on and driving old cars, watching NASCAR racing, playing cards with friends and visiting with the coffee crowd at the Ranch Cafe.
Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Peggy Ames, Huron; LeAnn and John Suhr, Webster; Theresa and Ken Martinmaas, Clear Lake; Ellen and Kevin Logan, Gettysburg; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Baruth, Woonsocket and Sarah "Sally" Schatz, Tripp; and one brother, Steven "Bud" Ames, St. Lawrence; sisters-in-law Edna Ames, Miller and Norma Ames, Longmont CO.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Ames; two sisters, Edna Ames and Ruth Jaragoske; and four brothers, Wesley, Donald, Robert and Kenneth Ames.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with David’s arrangements.
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We were so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts are with you all.
G2QSD
I was very sad to hear of David’s passing. The last time I saw him was at our Miller High School Class of 1949 reunion, held at the Virginian in Miller in September 2010. David was always very cordial and very much a gentlemen. My best regards to his wife, Pete, and to his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. You will see him again.
My sincerest sympathy on your loss he was a wonderful man
I would like to offer my condolences to the Ames family and friends. It was never the Creator’s purpose for mankind to suffer. The Bible tells us at 1 Corinthians 15:26 that death is an "enemy" of God. Yet Jesus assures us at John 5:28, 29 that "the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear His voice and come out…". May God give you peace through promise to comfort us. And may your memories of Mr. Ames continue to provide a measure of comfort during this difficult time.
Sincerely
E. Clarke
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Our deepest sympathies for your loss Aunt Pete. Kate and I hope to be there tomorrow.
Randy and Kate Ames
Pete, Peggy, LeAnn, Theresa, & Ellen,
So sorry to hear of David’s passing away. What a wonderful man he was. May the Lord and your wonderful memories help you through this time. God be with you all. Praying for you.
Deva (Allen) Jones
To all of the Ames Family: We are saddened to hear of the passing of David. May our Thoughts and Prayers bring you comfort and peace. In Deepest Sympathy,
My sincere sympathy to the family of David Ames.
Am sorry to hear of David’s death. Seems like we all grew apart over the years, but I can never forget all of you since we lived so very close to each other. Please give each other a hug for me and know that prayers are offered for David from across the miles.