“Chuggie,” Caroline Reed Thrun Adams, died July 4, 2017, surrounded by her family. Chuggie was born on October 8, 1929 in Valparaiso, IN to Dr. Walter and Mrs. Bess (nee Russell) Thrun, on the day the stock market crashed. She married the love of her life, Chuck—Charles William Adams, on April 14, 1950 in Tempe, AZ. Chuggie had a passion for everything she ever did. She was truly passionate about working! She also loved ballroom dancing with Chuck, traveling, spending time in Sanibel, collecting shells, bird-watching, boating, playing the piano, knitting and reading. Mostly she loved spending time with her family. Other than her family, her biggest joy was owning and operating Strongbow Turkey Farm and Inn throughout her life until her retirement. She was an incredible businesswoman, inspiring and mentoring countless family members and many young employees throughout the years. Chuggie is survived by her four children: Shellie (Brian) Holmes, Rhinelander, WI; Char (Kevin) McGuire, Rochester Hills, MI; Russ (Nancy) Adams, Valparaiso; Holly (Rocco) Abessinio, Grosse Point Woods, MI. Thirteen grandchildren and 12-1/2 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister Mary Helen Lewis of Jackson, MS; sister-in-law Cathy Adams and many more extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Bess and Dr. Walter Thrun; her beloved husband of 66 years, Chuck Adams; brother-in-laws Larry Adams and Don Lewis.
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“Chuggie,” Caroline Reed Thrun Adams, died July 4, 2017, surrounded by her family. Chuggie was born on October 8, 1929 in Valparaiso, IN to Dr. Walter and Mrs. Bess (nee Russell) Thrun, on the day the stock market crashed. She married the love of her life, Chuck—Charles William Adams, on April 14, 1950 in Tempe, AZ. Chuggie had a passion for everything she ever did. She was truly passionate about working! She also loved ballroom dancing with Chuck, traveling, spending time in Sanibel, collecting shells, bird-watching, boating, playing the piano, knitting and reading. Mostly she loved spending time with her family. Other than her family, her biggest joy was owning and operating Strongbow Turkey Farm and Inn throughout her life until her retirement. She was an incredible businesswoman, inspiring and mentoring countless family members and many young employees throughout the years. Chuggie is survived by her four children: Shellie (Brian) Holmes, Rhinelander, WI; Char (Kevin) McGuire, Rochester Hills, MI; Russ (Nancy) Adams, Valparaiso; Holly (Rocco) Abessinio, Grosse Point Woods, MI. Thirteen grandchildren and 12-1/2 great-grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister Mary Helen Lewis of Jackson, MS; sister-in-law Cathy Adams and many more extended family members and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Bess and Dr. Walter Thrun; her beloved husband of 66 years, Chuck Adams; brother-in-laws Larry Adams and Don Lewis.
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