Betty Lou Ames

Betty Lou (Vera) Eliason Ames was born on August 20, 1938 in Erie, Pennsylvania, and grew up on her family's farm in Waterford. She was the daughter of the late Carl and Hannah Mae Gem (Yaple) Eliason.

She went to be with Jesus and receive her eternal reward January 31, 2026.

The most important thing in her life was following Jesus, and following His example by loving and serving people.

She would love to have you learn more about following Jesus. You can start that journey by reading Matthew, Mark, Luke and John’s accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings.

She was a great cook, and was very talented at numerous craft projects: ceramics, painting, assembling elaborate scrapbooks, sewing wedding dresses and making professional grade clothing for all her grandchildren.

She met her future husband Robert (Bob) Ames Jr. near the Glenwood diner in Erie when her car needed a jump. They were married for 63 years.

They had 3 sons: Rob III (Candi) Ames, Chris Ames, and Todd (Julie) Ames.

Their grandchildren and great grandchildren:

Ellie (Noah) Stachelek and children, Addy and Macklin; Robert 4th; Josiah (Kelsey) and children, Sutton and Elliot; Victoria (Derek) Easthon; Jacob.

Brittany Ames and daughter Brinley Ames Roben; Lauren (Madie) Voshell; Courtney Ames and sons Dayton Cash Snody and Porter Snody.

Devynne (Colin) Webb; Grayson Ames; Kyle (deceased).

Amanda Bouchier and children Hadley Goletz
and Sage Goletz; Michael Bouchier; Christina (Trace) Mercer and son Holden Mercer; Crystal Bouchier.

She is survived by siblings Carl Dean (Alice) Eliason and Ronald (Sue) Eliason and preceded in death by siblings Sennie (Ron) Widdowson, Dolores (Joe) Havern, Shirley Eliason, and Alvin (Mary) Eliason.

Celebration of life service in Erie is forthcoming in the spring. She will be dearly missed.