1940 ~ 2014
Mt. Pleasant, UT-Terry W. Ames, 73, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at 11:34 a.m. surrounded by his family. Terry was born August 14, 1940, in Manti to Ralph and Erma Ames. He graduated from North Sanpete High School and Brigham Young University. He married his high school sweetheart, Connie Johansen, on January 22, 1960. They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on January, 21, 1961. Terry was a teacher who never missed an opportunity to share his wisdom and experience with others. Rather than hiring builders to erect a cabin, he chose to allow his family the blessings over a 10 year period of building his mountain getaway. His background in mechanical engineering and mathematics proved invaluable as a thousand different problems needed solving. Thanks to Terry's likeable personality and vast experiences he excelled in his career in sales. During his life, Terry was able to see much of the world including the United States, Europe, Australia, and Asia. But Terry's heart was always with his family. Either at their cabin or on their boat at Fish Lake, Terry was the happiest when he was with family. Terry was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities but his favorite was the scouting program. As an Eagle Scout himself, he was a great example to his family. Today there are thirteen members of his posterity that have followed in his footsteps and also achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Survived by his wife, Connie, and their children: Tammy (Steve) Anderson of Moreno Valley, CA, Angie (Jim) Olsen of Estherville, IA, Alan (Colette) Ames of Mt. Pleasant, UT, Alison (Tim) Bennett of Spanish Fork, UT, David (Mindy) Ames of Mt. Pleasant, UT, 23 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Stephen L. (Joan) Ames of South Jordan, UT. Proceeded in death by his parents and brother Ronald K. Ames.
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 7, 2014, at 12:00 noon in the Mt. Pleasant 5th Ward Chapel at the red church on State Street. The viewing will be held on Monday morning from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the red church. Burial will be in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Steven J Furner of Fausett Mortuary. Friends and family may sign the guestbook and share memories of Terry at www.fausettmortuary.com

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Published by Deseret News on Apr. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Terry Ames

10 Entries

Jerry Boatman

April 9, 2014

I worked with Terry over at least 30 years and traveled with him on several occasions. Terry always had that smile and twinkle in his eye. He will be missed by his friends in the Egg Industry.

Jerry Boatman
Cherokee, IA

Gary Lorimor

April 8, 2014

Sorry to say good bye to a good friend . It was a pleasure to know and work with Terry for many years.

ReNee Beck Wagstaff

April 7, 2014

Dear Connie and Family, I was a classmate of Terry's and Connie's at North Sanpete. I send my condolences to Connie and her family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Terry was always a happy positive person with a smile for everyone he met. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. ReNee Beck Wagstaff

Mike & Susi Harris

April 6, 2014

Terry was a great friend and sometimes tough competitor during our time in the egg business. He always had some laughter in his voice and a smile for everyone. Connie and Family, please know Terry will be greatly missed and may he rest in peace.

April 6, 2014

Dear Connie, and family
We are sorry to hear about Terry.
We are never ready to lose our loved ones.
We send our deepest sympathy.
Newell and Zella Christensen

Don Peterson

April 6, 2014

Dear Connie and Family, please accept our condolences. He was a great young man. May The Lord bless and comfort you at this time.
Don and Judy Peterson
(Donny from Chester)

Don (Donny, formerly from Chester) Peterson

April 6, 2014

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Sorry to hear about Terry's passing. He was a great young man. May The Lord comfort you and your family at this time.
Don and Judy Peterson
Murray, UT

James Urry

April 6, 2014

About 35 years ago I was taking our family on vacation when our truck broke down in Springville Canyon. I was hitch hiking to a little store for milk for our baby when Terry picked me up. He pulled our trailer into Mt. Pleasant, stopped at his home and gave us the keys to his new Ford pickup to use to pull our truck into town, took our truck to his mechanic, and told us we could use his truck until ours was fixed. When I went to pick my truck up, he had paid the bill for the repairs. Since we were in Mt. Pleasant over a weekend, his good wife met us at church and had leaders of the local ward there to greet us and make us feel welcome. Their influence in our lives has been felt for long, long time and will be forever. We have never seen them again but they live in our memories. We love them and thank them for being true disciples of Christ.

Jerry & Mary Dameron

April 6, 2014

Connie and family;
We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed.

April 6, 2014

Connie and family, Our condolences you all of you at this time. May our Heavenly Father carry you through this difficult time. May you feel His arms around you when you need them most.
Dan & Jean Nielson
Ephraim, Utah
(formerly Spring City, Utah)

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