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11/18/1921
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04/18/2011
Louise Ames Obituary
AMES,
Louise Emily
(Krautkraemer)
Beloved mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother passed away peacefully in her home on April 18, 2011. Louise was born on November 18, 1921 in Menasha, Wisconsin to a loving family of eight siblings. She attended St. Mary's High School and was valedictorian of her graduating class.
Her family was the absolute love of her life and she enjoyed attending numerous family gatherings and especially her grandchildren's sporting events. She is survived by her children, John Ames, Spokane, WA, Margaret Ames, Seattle, WA, Major General Ray and Cynthia Fox, Arlington, VA, Catherine and Allan Starr, Vancouver, WA, Elizabeth Sparrow, Plano, TX, Robert and Kathy Ames, Minden, NV, Timothy and Kerri Ames, Spokane, WA; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren as well as three on the way.
Lou worked successfully in civil service for over 25 years and ended her career at Bonneville Power Administration where she received numerous outstanding performance awards.
In her retirement she volunteered her time and talents to the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. Lou enjoyed endless hours of working on word games and crossword puzzles. She spoke passionately about politics and world events. Her favorite season was the spring and the planting of her vast array of flowers. She was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for over 40 years. As a Zag mom and grandmom she was an avid fan of the Gonzaga basketball teams. Go Zags! She also took great delight in feeding and watching the birds and squirrels that inhabited her yard.
She will be deeply missed by her many devoted family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 219 E Rockwood Blvd., Spokane, WA. Private Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Those wishing to honor Louise's beautiful memory may contribute to the Sisters of the Holy Names Retirement Fund, W. 2911 Fort Wright Dr. Spokane, WA 99224.
Visit her guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sally Sontgerath
April 30, 2011
I remember her always having a welcoming smile on her face. My heart goes out the all the kids and grandkids at this difficult time.
Skip Wells
April 26, 2011
"I met her while attending dinner parties. She visited with all the guests and made you feel very welcome. She enjoyed everyone and all the banter that went on at the doins whatever it was. " Skip Wells spokane
Life is the Meaning..
Joshua Krautkraemer
April 25, 2011
So little time we had together... left a great joy in my life. She loved life., so should we all.
bon annd Nina Patton
April 24, 2011
For alovely lady we loved so much, we had so many nice times together especially sitting out in the yard visiting in the evening loved those peanutbutter kisses cookies! Bob and Nina Patton
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