Mary Elizabeth (Frederick) Ames

Mary E. Ames, age 83, long-time resident of Stillwater, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 22, 2023. Preceded in death by her parents Martin and Clarissa Frederick, the love of her life husband Richard H. Ames, her brother-in-law Patrick Mahoney, and her sister-in-law Jan Ames. Survived by her children Richard Ames, Robert Ames (Elena), and Cheryl Ames; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; her brother Joseph Frederick, sisters Janet Mahoney and Pat Hayes (Duane), and brother-in-law Charles Ames; nieces, nephews, loving relatives and friends.

Washburn HS graduate class of '57. Exceptional wife, mother and friend. Public servant. A light and beacon to all who knew her, she was truly an inspiration and the model for a life well-lived. Family requests those who loved Mary share photographs and/or memories of Mary whether physically or digitally for their Memory Book.

Mass of Christian Burial 11am on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at the Church of Saint Michael, 611 3rd St S, Stillwater, MN 55082. Visitation 1 hour prior to the Mass in the church atrium. Interment at Fairview Cemetery with a light lunch following.