WALLACE WENDALL AMES SR.

Wallace Ames Sr., Theodosia, MO son of George and Cora (West) Ames, was born August 18, 1916 in Bemidji, MN and passed away March 8, 2009 in Gainesville, MO at the age of 92 years.

He was a veteran, having proudly served his country in the Army during World War II. While enlisted he spent most of his time in the South Pacific. On March 17, 1939 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Bootz in Chicago, IL. To this union three children were born. Elizabeth passed in October 2004.

After his retirement in 1965, he and Elizabeth moved to Ozark County, MO and fell in love with the lake. They made their home close to Bull Shoals Lake, just outside of Theodosia, MO. He loved to fish and spend time outdoors on the farm, but he always kept busy working on small engines for someone's lawn mower or tractor. He was a well known and well respected mechanic. He was a very loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by two sons Gerald Ames of Theodosia, MO and Wallace Ames Jr. of Neoga, IL; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Elizabeth; one daughter Diana McKinley; one grandchild; and three sisters.

No local services are planned. Cremation services are under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville, MO.