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Birth: Jun. 14, 1957 Columbus Ohio,

Death: Sep. 27, 2012 Austin Texas, USA

 

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Lisa Ann Thurston Hotchkiss Obituary

1957 - 2012

Lisa Thurston Obituary

Lisa Hotchkiss Obituary

 

Lisa Ann Thurston Hotchkiss, age 55, surrounded by family members, gently flew away on September 27, 2012, in Austin, Texas.

 

Lisa was born to John and Phyllis Thurston on June 14, 1957 in Columbus, Ohio. The family moved to Saranac Lake, New York and resided there until 1961. They then relocated to Ames, Iowa where she spent her childhood and teen years communing with nature, raising butterflies on her parents back porch and walking along the Skunk River valley with her dog Patches.

 

After graduating from Ames High School in 1975, she attended the University of Iowa completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and did extended work to obtain certification as a medical technologist in 1979.

 

She moved to Austin, Texas and worked in medical labs until 1993 when she began graduate coursework in cell and molecular biology at the University of Texas. Through the years until 2000, she functioned as a research assistant, graduate student coordinator and assisted in teaching undergraduate classes which she found very rewarding.

 

Her scholastic honors included University of Texas College of Natural Sciences Special Fellowship, Sigma Xi National Honor Society, Marion Elizabeth Eason Biology Scholarship and Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society.

 

She also participated in a publication for the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Through this period, she gave birth to her son John and moved on to become the Central Lab Quality Assurance Specialist at PPD Development until 2008, writing and monitoring lab procedures and protocols.

 

She then devoted her time to raising her son through to his high school graduation. She was also active in community service, including environmental issues, speaking before the City Council on neighborhood integrity issues, and arranging meetings for area homeowners on road development, pond management and community garden information.

 

Surviving immediate family members are her husband Joel Hotchkiss, her son John Hotchkiss, both of Austin, Texas, her sister Carol Martin of Ames, Iowa, and her niece Jessica Martin of Chicago, Illinois.

 

The family wishes to express their extreme gratitude to the St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, intensive care nurses for their exceptional and loving care of our dear girl.

 

In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests her memory would be best honored by going forth into the world and pursuing everyday initiatives that make it a better place to live.

 

REJOICE IN THE LITTLE THINGS!

 

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Rod Mather graduated from the AHS class of 1974. Rod was taken from the Earth way too soon at the age of 21. He was a talented athlete, was kind to all, and has been sorely missed for 46+ years.

 

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Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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Jorgy

 

Was a amazing mentor, teacher and coach at Ames High School Ames Iowa. Loved by so many and still deeply missed by all who knew Tom.

 

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John and Katie Milleman were graduates of Ames High School, John in 1994 and Katie in 1998. John earned a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 1998 and graduated from University of Iowa Medical School in 2002. Katie earned a bachelor's degree from Miami Univeristy of Ohio in 2002 and graduated from University of Iowa Law School in 2005. They were married on September 3, 2005.

 

John and Katie Milleman were killed tragically in a car accident near Hamburg, Iowa, 9/2/2006 while traveling to Lake Okoboji to celebrate their first wedding anniversary with family.

 

Both John and Katie were always generous and caring people in life, and continued that legacy after their untimely deaths by giving the gift of life and sight through donation.

 

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Ames High School 31st Annual Hall-of-Fame Induction Banquet

Thursday October 12, 2023

at the new Ames High School Commons and the Wayne Hansen Performing Arts Center

Ames Hi Aims High

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Barry Best Obituary

 

Barry Best, age 70, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames surrounded by his loving family and friends.

 

He was born on December 25, 1954, in Ames to Bob and Anna Marie (McMahon) Best. He graduated from Ames High School and later received a Bachelor’s Degree from Iowa State University in Occupational Health and Safety. After graduation, he worked as a safety officer at the US Postal Service prior to becoming a safety officer for the State of Iowa and retired in 2015 after 25 years of service.

 

He was a devoted husband to Darla (Poppen) Best, whom he married on May 10, 1986. In their 39 years of marriage, they brought into the world two children, Brendan and Nicole. Barry was also a loving Bapa to his grandson Parks. He shared a special bond with his dog Bubba.

 

Barry spent the vast majority of his life involved in sports. He enjoyed participating in softball, bowling and golf, and was an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. Barry was inducted into the Ames High School sports hall of fame in October 2023. He was a loyal lifelong friend and enjoyed attending “The Gathering” every other year with his high school friends.

 

Barry is survived by his spouse, Darla; son Brendan Best and daughter Nicole McCarthy (son-in-law Dave); grandson Parks McCarthy; brothers: Bob (Kathy), Bill (Peggy), Ben and Brian; sisters: Barb, Bev and Bridget (Bud); in-laws Marvin and Carolyn Poppen; sister-in-law Sondra Hickman (Michael); brother-in-law Craig Poppen (Nancy); and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Anna Marie, and brothers-in-law Gary Banks and Nicky Poppen.

 

A visitation will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on June 20, 2025 from 9-11 A.M. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 A.M., also at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, with a luncheon to follow immediately. Burial services will be held at 1:00 P.M. at Ames Municipal Cemetery.

 

Adams Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and online condolences may be left for the family at: www.adamssoderstrum.com

 

Posted online on June 17, 2025

Published in Ames Tribune

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Rod Mather graduated from the AHS class of 1974. Rod was taken from the Earth way too soon at the age of 21. He was a talented athlete, was kind to all, and has been sorely missed for 46+ years.

 

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Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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POSTED Ames Daily Tribune August 29, 1977

 

Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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Rod Mather graduated from the AHS class of 1974. Rod was taken from the Earth way too soon at the age of 21. He was a talented athlete, was kind to all, and has been sorely missed for 46+ years.

 

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Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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Rod Mather graduated from the AHS class of 1974. Rod was taken from the Earth way too soon at the age of 21. He was a talented athlete, was kind to all, and has been sorely missed for 46+ years.

 

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— Obituary —

 

Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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Rod Mather graduated from the AHS class of 1974. Rod was taken from the Earth way too soon at the age of 21. He was a talented athlete, was kind to all, and has been sorely missed for 46+ years.

 

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— Obituary —

 

Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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Rod Mather graduated from the AHS class of 1974. Rod was taken from the Earth way too soon at the age of 21. He was a talented athlete, was kind to all, and has been sorely missed for 46+ years.

 

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— Obituary —

 

Rodney Allan Mather

Rod Mather

Obituary

10-25-1955 - 08-24-1977

 

Rodney A. Mather

 

Rodney Allan (Rod) Mather, 21, 702 Brookridge Ave., drowned Wednesday, August. 24, when he slipped and fell into the Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. His body was recovered Saturday.

 

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stevens Memorial Chapel, with a date, time and location of services to be set later this week.

 

Mr. Mather was a 1974 graduate of Ames High School and was very active in sports there. He was attending Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity.

He was born October. 25, 1955 to Mr. And Mrs. Roger Mather at Nevada.

 

Survivors include his parents, 702 Brookridge Ave.; one sister, Mary Lee Torkildson, Ames; two brothers, Mark and Brett, both at home; grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. L.H. Mather, 808 Burnett Ave., and Mrs. Esher Evans, Ames.

 

1977

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AHS 1974 50-year reunion held 9 events in 4 days from Thursday August 15 2024 to Sunday August 17 2024. The weather was great and the reunion was amazing!! We all had so much fun.

 

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AHS 1974 50-year reunion held 9 events in 4 days from Thursday August 15 2024 to Sunday August 17 2024. The weather was great and the reunion was amazing!! We all had so much fun.

 

50-year reunion for the Ames High Class of 1974

 

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Jon Schroeder Obituary

Jonathan Matthew Schroeder Obituary

Jonathan Schroeder Obituary

 

April 26 1978 - February 15 2019

 

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Jon was cremated. He was incriminated into the Ames Municipal Cemetery alongside his Mother, Brother and Grandparents in the spring of 2020

 

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