Aaron Ames

1960 - 2018

Ames, Aaron Aaron Ames, 57, of Mt. Pleasant passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI. on Tuesday January 9, 2018. Aaron lost his battle with Lung Cancer after many months of fighting. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held January 28, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Camille's on the River/ Mountain Town Station in Mt. Pleasant, MI. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to The Humane Society of Mt. Pleasant. Aaron was born on September 27, 1960. He was previously married to Lucy, formerly of Florida, who passed away July 30, 2002. Aaron graduated from Ithaca High School in Ithaca MI. He worked for General Motors in Skilled Trades. He then worked for the Isabella County Sheriff's Department, before going to work for the Michigan Department of Corrections, from which he retired in early 2017. He was a licensed pilot, had his Certification in Permaculture Design and was a man of many hobbies. He enjoyed travel, good food, gardening, cooking, kayaking, fishing, nature and learning. Aaron was a good friend and mentor who could always be relied on. One of his last acts of kindness was to donate his eyes to Eversight to help someone regain their sight. He leaves behind his wife Ann (Maher), step daughter Julia (Bryce) Plaggemeyer, grandchildren Olivia and Nora. To leave a condolence for the family or to sign the online guest book please visit: www.CharlesRLux.com