Donald F Ames

Donald Fred Ames, 74, died peacefully at his home in Red Cloud, Nebraska June 28, 2017. He was born October 4, 1942 to Edith Annabelle and Clifton Ashley Ames, the youngest of four children.

Don graduated from South High School and then served in Viet Nam with the Army's 53rd Signal Battalion. He was severely injured and came back to Denver where he met and married Diane Derby. They made their home in Sutherland, Nebraska where he was employed with the Nebraska Public Power. Their son, Joshua, was born in 1979. They later divorced and Don returned to Denver where he met Linda (Wagoner) Lygrisse. They have been together for thirty years.

He retired from Boulder PD Fleet Services and came to Red Cloud to make his home in 2006. He was very fond of this little town and its people.

Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Peggy.

Left to treasure his memory are his spouse, Linda; two brothers, Bob (Norma) of Arizona and Ernie (Mary) of Colorado; his son, Joshua Ames and wife Casey, and granddaughter, Faith, of California. Among those who also loved him are Linda's children: Daniel, Jeanette and Lynnette and their families.

Don was a loving and brave man. He enjoyed watching birds, reading novels and telling jokes. He died after a brief struggle with cancer at home under the loving care of his family and Mary Lanning Hospice.

Private family interment was at the Benjamin Wagoner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Society, the Benjamin Wagoner Memorial Cemetery, Mary Lanning Healthcare, or a charity of your choice.
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241 West 4th Avenue

Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970

402-746-2500

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