Darlene Rose Ameter

Darlene (Duck) Rose Ameter, age 78 of Three Rivers, Michigan, died Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Rose Arbor Hospice. She was born April 24, 1946, in Clare County, Michigan, the daughter of Bernard and Josie (Newman) Allen. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband Russell K. Ameter, MD on August 6, 2022. She is survived by three children: Scott (Jessica) Warner of Marshall, LeeAnn (Mark) Middleton of Traverse City and Nicole (Alex Long) Fowler of Erlanger, Kentucky; four stepchildren: Sarah Ameter (Martin) of Kalamazoo, Rusty (Sarah) Ameter of Lincoln, California, Andy (Elena) Ameter of Kalamazoo and Stuart Ameter of Rockville, MD and twelve grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Nancy Humphrey, sister Barb (Craig) Rozanek and brother James (Colleen) Allen. Darlene spent her career as a Medical Assistant, helping others. She was a very loving woman and was strong in her faith. She enjoyed and was active in her community at Kline’s Resort, West Mendon Community Church, COA, and Jody’s closet. She and Russ enjoyed traveling in their fifth wheel to Alabama. She loved to garden and most importantly spending time with her friends and family. Darlene was happiest when those she loved were happy. A memorial service to celebrate Darlene’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 23, 2024, at West Mendon Community Church, 22994 Portage Lake Road, Mendon, MI 49072 with a luncheon following the service. A private interment will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home and Cremation Services www.henryfuneralhome.org