Shirley "Sissy" Ames Obituary (2008)

Ames, Shirley R. “Sissy” Age 85, born in Omaha, NE, resided in Minnetonka and Palm Springs, CA. Preceded in death by husband, Sidney Ames; parents, Joseph and Emma Stern, and best friends, Gus Bernstein and Doris Levin. Survived by children Jory and Roger Rubinger, Minnetonka and Robbin Hedlund, Minnetonka; grandchildren, Rachel & Danny Pelc, Adam & Niki Rubinger, Alexis Daniel and Mike Hopp, Heather and Matt Snell, Summer Hedlund; great-grandchildren, Emma and Benjamin Pelc, Chloe and Ellie Rubinger, Jake Snell, and Taylor Hedlund; sisters and brother-in-law, Joy Thomas and Lorraine and Marvin Bruck. Shirley was a member of Oak Ridge Country Club, Temple Israel, and Seven Lakes Country Club. Sissy lived her life with dignity and grace till the very end. Her eye for fashion and style was apparent in everything she did. The family would like to thank her caregiver Pat Beste and her physcian, Dr. Jason Reed for their care and dedication in making her last days comfortable. Memorial service SUNDAY, 3:30PM, TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2324 Emerson Ave. S., Mpls. Memorials preferred to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America, 1885 University Ave. W, Suite, 355, St. Paul, MN 55104, or donor’s favorite charity. SHIVA: 13911 Emerald Ridge, Minnetonka, MN (Sunday 7PM).