Doris J. Ames

Doris J. Ames, age 63, of Oakwood, peacefully passed away on  August 9, 2024 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, with her family by her side. 
  
She was born on August 21, 1960 to Aaron and Doris Cheeseman in Reading, PA. Doris proudly served her country in the United States Army. On December 30, 2000 she married Chuck Ames and together they owned and operated Auction City in Oakwood, OH. Doris enjoyed gardening, playing games, watching movies and working at the Auction barn. She loved her dog, Morticia. Doris was known by all as a very kind and generous person. She truly loved to help others. Most of all she adored spending time with her children and grandchildren. She always had a supply of Dum-Dum suckers for the grandkids and loved giving them gifts. Doris had her share of battles in life, but her strength and perseverance will never be forgotten. She will be greatly missed by many family members and friends. 
  
Doris is survived by her loving spouse of 23 years Chuck, her sons, Derrick (Tina) Padgett, of Lindley, NY and Doug (Cynthia) Ames, of Phoenix, AZ, daughters Amber Link and Janine (Jodey) Thomas, both of Defiance, grandchildren, Kamdyn Heck, Skyleigh Thomas, Landry and Maxton Hussey and Nashton Thomas all of Defiance, Rhyss and Gabe Padgett, both of Lindley, NY, and Elizabeth and Emily Ames, both of Phoenix, AZ, her twin sister Frances (Stephen) Miller of Malvern, PA along with several other siblings and many nieces and nephews.
  
She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson Jayden Scott and several brothers and sisters.
  
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Services will be held at a later date.
     
Memorials are suggested to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, www.komen.org. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com. 
  

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