He was born on September 23, 1923 in Roberts Idaho to Hyrum Clark and Hester Saunders Ames. As one of 13 children, Hyram had an adventurous childhood. On his return from WW II he attended the University of Utah where he graduated in 1950 with a degree in psychology. During this time he met and married Anita Jeanne Wignall and together they raised five children. Hyram was a true renaissance man. He was past president of the Utah Iris. Society, an international iris judge, and a breeder of many beautiful iris. He was also expert in birds, tropical fish, and always had a wide variety of exotic pets. He was an avid reader and loved to travel. Hyram designed and built a cabin in the high Uintas which has been a family refuge since the 60's.
He is survived by his sister, Thelma Walker and his children; Steve (Michelle), Mike (Tiffani), Tom (Lori), Chris, (Valerie) and Nannette (Dan); 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife and infant son, Dennis.
Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Salt Lake Tribune (UT) December 6, 2006.
He was born on September 23, 1923 in Roberts Idaho to Hyrum Clark and Hester Saunders Ames. As one of 13 children, Hyram had an adventurous childhood. On his return from WW II he attended the University of Utah where he graduated in 1950 with a degree in psychology. During this time he met and married Anita Jeanne Wignall and together they raised five children. Hyram was a true renaissance man. He was past president of the Utah Iris. Society, an international iris judge, and a breeder of many beautiful iris. He was also expert in birds, tropical fish, and always had a wide variety of exotic pets. He was an avid reader and loved to travel. Hyram designed and built a cabin in the high Uintas which has been a family refuge since the 60's.
He is survived by his sister, Thelma Walker and his children; Steve (Michelle), Mike (Tiffani), Tom (Lori), Chris, (Valerie) and Nannette (Dan); 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife and infant son, Dennis.
Interment Larkin Sunset Gardens.
Salt Lake Tribune (UT) December 6, 2006.
Family Members
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Zeltha A "Auntie" Ames John
1906–1993
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William Arnold Ames
1907–1996
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Russell Lowell Ames
1909–1995
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Norman Clark Ames
1911–1985
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Mary Saunders Ames Adams
1915–1999
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Oren Leroy Ames
1916–1996
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Albert Eugene Ames
1918–2005
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Thelma LaRue Ames Walker
1919–2018
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Jeanett Ames John
1920–1993
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Venla Ames
1922–1922
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Lester Ames
1926–1926
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