Ina Marie Ames Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ina Marie Ames in Richland, Washington, who passed away at the age of 75, on April 17, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ina Marie Ames to show support.
As Ina departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Ina. Though Ina may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Blegen and Thelma Blegen; and her brother Haakon Blegen. She is survived by: her husband Randy Ames; her brother Marcus Blegen (Peggy) of Olympia; her daughters, Carmen Ames and Crista Ann Ames of Ellensburg; and her grandchildren, Sophie and Lincoln. She is also survived by husband of more than fifty-three years and by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, consider joining us in contributing to some of Ina and Randy's nonprofit interests, such as Pet Overpopulation Prevention Tri-Cities, Artist Trust Seattle, Meals on Wheels, or the WSU Ames Family Scholarship in Mathematics. The family has chosen to send donations to Artist TrustDonate Now (https://artisttrust.org).
