Florence Ruth Ames, 82, passed away Sept. 4, 2004. Preceded in death by her husband, Lester Max "Pat" Ames; son, Terry; brother, Henry; sisters, Winnifred, Myrtle and Edith. Survived by her daughters, Linda (Carl) Sutphin of Pueblo, Gary (Jeanie) Ames of Pueblo, Charlie (Janice) Ames of Colorado Springs; brothers, Maurice (Molly) Wilson, (Delta), and Walter (Emma) Wilson of Onley Springs; sisters, Elaine (Gerald) Becker of Billings, Mont., Katherine Ross of Lafayette, Ind; eight grandchildren, Cindy (Mike) McMahon, Christy (Jamie) High'Am, Terry Lynn (Wade) Mills, Danny Ames, all of Pueblo, Josh and Kendra Ames of Harrisburg, Pa., Chad and Kelly Snider of Colorado Springs; eight great-grandchildren, James Halverson, Rachel Pruitt, Tina Meyers, Christopher High'Am, Cody and Sheldon Bierman, all of Pueblo, Christan Bierman of Brush, Colo., Eric Halverson (USMC) in Jacksonville, N.C.; and numerous realatives and friends. Florence's greatest love was spending time with her large family. Everyone always looked forward to Grandma's goodies, pies, cakes, cookies, candies, and she never went to anyone;s house empty-handed. Florence loved music, especially her son Charlie playing the accordion, as she would clap and sing along. She always was there to lend a helping hand whether it be cooking, cleaning, sewing, or giving someone a ride somewhere. Florence loved taking people a bouquet of roses from her garden as her lawn and garden were very special to her. Prior to her debilitating illness, she was a very active member of Belmont Baptist Church where she gave of her time and energy so freely with a loving and joyous heart. Florence will be with us in our hearts forever. Visitation, 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, at Imperial Funeral Home. Graveside service, 4 p.m. Thursday Memorial Gardens.
Pueblo Chieftain Septembert 8, 2004