Charlotte Mary Ambers, 102, Minot, died Saturday, October 13, 2018 at her son's residence in Minot.

Charlotte was born on January 14, 1916 at Bismarck, North Dakota the daughter of Herman and Amelia (Kortbein) Scheer. She was raised on the family farm near Hamberg, ND and educated at rural schools near Heimdal in Wells County.

Charlotte was united in marriage to Elmer Ambers on October 24, 1937. They lived at Hamburg, ND, where he was employed with the Great Northern Railway and she owned and operated a beauty shop. They were active members of the Concordia Lutheran Church and she served with the ladies aide group there.

Elmer and Charlotte moved to Sand Point, Idaho in the early 1960's, where he was the founder, owner and operator of Idaho Hide and Steel, later known as Pacific Hide and Fur. They were active at First Lutheran Church while living there. After nearly 20 years in business, they retired in 1981 and moved to Minot to live closer to their son and his family. Elmer died March 14, 2004. Charlotte continued to live with her son and daughter-in-law, receiving the highest quality of adult elder-care.

Charlotte loved to go to the horse races in Spokane, WA when they lived in Idaho. She was a wonderful baker and loved being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Blessed be her memory.

Her loving family includes , son, Elmer (Mavis) Ambers, Minot; granddaughters: Cindy (June Peterson) Gohl of Eden Prairie, MN; Laura (Vallen) Norsby, Minot, ND; great grandchildren: Carrie (Andrew) Wyman, Eden Prairie, MN, Amber (Dirk) Mikkelson, Minot, ND, April Norsby, Fairbanks, AK, Ian Norsby, Minot, ND and Cristine Perry, Eden Prairie, MN; great-great granddaughters: Amy, Abigail and Avery Mikkelson, Minot, ND; great-great grandsons: Declan Wyman and Jacob Perry, Eden Prairie, MN; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elmer; siblings, Erma, Martha, Amelia, Elmer, Fred and Arthur.

Graveside service : Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot.
Gathering & Reception: Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Elmer and Mavis Ambers' home located at 601 21 ^st St NW - Minot.