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Wanda Lee Hames, a very dear and much loved aunt, died December 1, 1999 at her home in Mesa, Arizona. She was born May 8, 1926 in Melbourne, Arkansas. She went to Nursing School in Little Rock, Arkansas and then joined the Air Force. After leaving the Air Force, she went on to become the Head Psychiatric Nurse the Veteran's Hospital here in Albuquerque for many years. After retirement she traveled in her motorhome and eventually landed in Solano Beach, California, where she co-owned the Mon Ami Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Pleas and Ruth Hames; and by her brother, J.C."Jake" Hames. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Marion Hames of Albuquerque; her nephews, Jim Hames of Kansas City, MO and Hal Hames of Albuquerque; and her niece, Penny Hames Kouri of Albuquerque, their spouses and children. She is also survived by her dear friend, June Berridge of Mesa, AZ; and her daughter, Shane Berridge of Bonsall, CA. She had countless friends all over the United States. Her great sense of humor, her determination, and love of life will be missed by everyone who ever met her. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 8, 1999, at Sunset Memorial Park, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made in Wanda's name to St. John's United Methodist Youth Fellowship, 2626 Arizona NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110.
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