Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Louise J. Ames

Nov. 23, 1933 - Feb. 9, 1994

 

South Bend Tribune 2/10/1994

SOUTH BEND - Louise J. Ames, 60, of Orchard Heights Drive, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in her home of natural causes. Mrs. Ames was employed by Brandywine Schools System, Niles, as a teacher and administrator, and was a co-owner of Jamil Packaging Inc. She was born Nov. 23, 1933, in New York City, and lived in South Bend for 22 years.

 

On June 7, 1953, in New York City, as Louise J. Solomon, she married Ira N. Ames. He survives with two daughters, Joy R. Ames of Chicago and Andrea B. Ames of Palmyra, Va.; a son, Michael D. of East Lansing; and a brother, Robert H. Solomon of New York City. She was a graduate of City College of New York, and a member of Temple Beth-El, Hadassah, and B'nai B'rith Women. She was a member of the board of directors of CANCO, Cancer Society of St. Joseph County, and Friends of Snite Museum.

 

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Temple Beth-El. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Forest G. Hay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Literacy Council of St. Joseph County or CANCO.

Hannah I. Barrett