Daniel LeRoy Ames, 56, of Sweet Home, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026. He was born on January 15, 1970, in Lebanon to Clarene Faye (Brown-Graversgaard) Ames and David Charles Ames.

Daniel spent most of his life in the Lebanon and Sweet Home communities and graduated from Lebanon High School. He was a devoted member of New Life in Christ Fellowship and was well known in the Camaro Club as the beloved Transformer character “BumbleBee.” Daniel also gave generously of his time helping build FAC huts in Sweet Home to support those experiencing homelessness.

Daniel had a deep love for the outdoors and found joy in fishing, hunting, and spending time on the lakes and rivers he cherished. He enjoyed playing pool, target shooting, and airsoft games with friends and family. Known for his inventive mind and generous heart, Daniel was always building, creating, and finding ways to help others whenever he could.

Above all, Daniel treasured the people he loved. He is survived by his significant other, Colleen Anderson of Sweet Home; his son, Kyle Ames; his daughter, Callistah Ames; his sisters, Angie Ames-Joslin of Lebanon and Nikki Ames-Klein of Klamath Falls; his brother, Richard Hasson of Lebanon; his Uncle Homer Ames, his Aunt Elaine Winterstein; as well as many nieces, nephews, dear friends, and his church family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarene and David Ames.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.