Nancy C. Ames

Nancy C. Ames, 84 of Minocqua, peacefully went to rest April 18, 2016. She was born the youngest of 5, Nancy June Cahill, on June 5, 1931 to Ralph & Myfanwy (Jones) Cahill in Milwaukee, WI. Nancy grew up in Whitefish Bay and later attended Columbia Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating nursing school, she married John H. “Bud” Ames in Milwaukee on September 11, 1954. They resided in Bayside and had four children. As a family, many summers and holidays were spent in the Northwoods and they eventually moved to Minocqua permanently in 1973. Nancy worked as an emergency room nurse at Howard Young Hospital until her retirement. She was an avid volunteer throughout the community sitting on the Lakeland School Board and Campanile Center for the Performing Arts. She spent many years dedicating her time to Seasons of Life and the Minocqua Public Library. She cherished time with her children and grandchildren sharing her appreciation of Lake Minocqua through pontoon boat rides and from her screen porch. Nancy enjoyed many great trips with Bud and watching her children’s families grow. Nancy was instrumental in the Pointe Condo Association and was grateful for the many friends and neighbors she made over the years. You could often find her gardening, watching the chickadees and chipmunks, and admiring the diamonds on the lake. She will be remembered for her genuine kind spirit, love of all creatures, and her desire to assist in any way to everyone who crossed her path. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Survived by loving children Mary (John) St. John, Susan (Gary) Wahman, the late John (Beverly) Ames, Sharon (Ralph) Ackerman; grandchildren Patrick (Jessie), Jackie, Peter, Christian, Elin, John “Matt,” Lucy, Jordan (Taylor), Garrett, Jenna; great granddaughter Layla; sister Dorothy Witt; dear neighbor and companion Dorothy Danielson; and many other family and friends. Preceded in death by husband Bud; son John; brothers John “Jack” and Robert; sister Jane Ann Wolterstorff. A Memorial Gathering will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday, April 23 at Bolger Funeral Home (212 W. Chicago St., Minocqua). Interment at St. Patrick’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to: Minocqua/Kawaguesaga Lakes Protection Association, Inc., P.O. Box 494 Minocqua, WI 54548 or HYF- Dr. Kate Hospice, P.O. Box 770, Woodruff, WI 54568. A special thanks to Loving Touch Care and Seasons of Life for their care in keeping Nancy comfortable in her home.

Nancy C. Ames

June 5, 1931 - April 18, 2016