n PineWood Derbies. Chris also spent many hours gardening a two acre garden and then "enjoyed" canning and freezing the bounty.. The family went to Alaska for family vacations where she enjoyed reading to the family during the long hours of travel, particularly all of the historical markers. She canned fish and jelly from the Alaska coast, but most of all she loved Alaska's beauty. After the scout years, Chris returned the ISU to pursue a degree in English. For one year she moved to London to take classes in Shakespearean History and Plays where she developed a love of the arts that would last the rest of her life. She move to St. Louis and worked in healthcare for 20 years. While there, she formed a friendship with a close group of friends that had quite a social life; they traveled, went to plays, concerts, art displays, and had colorful political conversations. They made her into an avid Cardinals fan (although during football season, she was a loyal Steelers fan!). She decided to return to Ames where she became immersed in family activities, being the G-ma, ISU athletics, and supporting the arts including plays at the Civic Center, CY Stephens, Fisher Theater, and the Actor's Studio. In her later years, Chris also frequented Heartland Senior Center. There she played Bingo, Bunco, Canasta, and did art activities and short day-trips to see the Iowa Cubs. Along with these activities, she loved her family and pets, reality TV, football, cooking shows, art-house movies, tennis, Star Wars and Star Trek. She had a kind heart and donated to multiple charities and causes. Chris loved laughing and truly enjoyed life! Chris McDaniel is survived by her brother, Paul Amiel (Lisa); her children Kathy McDaniel Smith, Jim McDaniel (Lisa), John McDaniel (Chris) Michael McDaniel; her grandchildren: Daniel Smith, Forrest McDaniel, Christopher McDaniel, Stephen McDaniel, Zackary McDaniel, Kendra McDaniel; and nieces Marie Amiel, Claire Amiel and nephew, Reid Amiel. Chris was preceded in death by her father, Henri Amiel, her mother, Hallie Rives Amiel, and her sister, Lucy Amiel. A Celebration of Life will be at the Heartland Senior Center on Monday, December 17, 2018 from 12:30-2:00. Please share a story or memory of Chris. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Ames Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice. Please join us. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home and online condolences may be left at www.adamssoderstrum.com. To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.adamssoderstrum.com/obituaries/Christine-McDaniel?obId=3925920#/obituaryInfo