Steven Malcom "Mal" Ames

Steven M. Ames
January 11, 1916-April 14, 2014

Steven M. Ames, better known as Mal to his family and friends, was born in Akron, Ohio to Steven P. Ames and Ruth (Mills) Ames and was a life time resident. He was a member of the first family to settle in the Akron area. He graduated from North High School and then he received a degree in bachelor of science in business administration from Buchtel College (now U. of Akron) where he was the male representative of his class, and a member of and secretary of Omicron Delta Kappa. He was a first lieutenant of company F in ROTC. He obtained a Masters in Business from Harvard and later in his mid 50's a Masters in History from University of Akron. An avid reader, he believed education was everything. He was also the youngest secretary of the Real Estate Association at 27.

Even though he was drafted 3 times by the Army, the Navy intervened to keep him at Goodyear Aerospace because he was in charge of the Corsair plane production for the Navy. He became the president of the Akron Billiard and Bowling Supply Co. retiring when he was 85. He was a lifetime member of the Holy Lutheran Trinity Church, past president of West Akron Kiwanis, but most of all he was a dedicated husband, amazing and patient father and benevolent to all.

Predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Sue in January, parents and son, Steven; he is survived by son, Laurence (Joy); daughter, Priscilla (Greg); son, Philip (Marjorie); son, David; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road including the home care staff for their kind and caring support.

There will be a memorial service conducted at a later date and his ashes will be interred in Glendale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to OPEN M, 941 Princeton St., Akron, OH 44311, Akron Canton Food Bank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307, Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron, OH 44304, The Sue and Mal Ames Fund in care of Akron Community Foundation, 345 West Cedar St., Akron, OH 44307, or the charity of your choice . (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)