James Gordon Adair, 69, of Gettysburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Jim was born in Gettysburg on Aug. 15, 1946. He was the son of the late Gordon Lee and Viola Emma (Hess) Adair.
Jim graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1964, and from Gettysburg College in 1968 with a degree in history. He served two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in Ethiopia.
Jim had been employed by the Conewago Valley School District for 22 years, serving as their maintenance engineer before his retirement. He had been involved for many years with the Hanover Community Players, and Gettysburg Leon. Jim loved to travel, was an avid gardener and was a skilled stain glass artisan.
Survivors include his friend of 38 years James R. Berwager; sister Mary L. Redding and husband J. Riley of Gettysburg; two brothers, Michael Adair and wife Kristel of Reading, and Thomas Adair and wife Jennifer of Gettysburg; and six nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore St., Gettysburg with Fr. Daniel Richard officiating, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. at Hoss's Restaurant, 1140 York Road, Gettysburg.
Published in the Gettysburg Times, Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Added May 25, 2016 at 3:48 a.m.
Jim was born in Gettysburg on Aug. 15, 1946. He was the son of the late Gordon Lee and Viola Emma (Hess) Adair.
Jim graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1964, and from Gettysburg College in 1968 with a degree in history. He served two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in Ethiopia.
Jim had been employed by the Conewago Valley School District for 22 years, serving as their maintenance engineer before his retirement. He had been involved for many years with the Hanover Community Players, and Gettysburg Leon. Jim loved to travel, was an avid gardener and was a skilled stain glass artisan.
Survivors include his friend of 38 years James R. Berwager; sister Mary L. Redding and husband J. Riley of Gettysburg; two brothers, Michael Adair and wife Kristel of Reading, and Thomas Adair and wife Jennifer of Gettysburg; and six nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore St., Gettysburg with Fr. Daniel Richard officiating, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. at Hoss's Restaurant, 1140 York Road, Gettysburg.
Published in the Gettysburg Times, Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Added May 25, 2016 at 3:48 a.m.
James Gordon Adair, 69, of Gettysburg, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 21, 2016.
Jim was born in Gettysburg on Aug. 15, 1946. He was the son of the late Gordon Lee and Viola Emma (Hess) Adair.
Jim graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1964, and from Gettysburg College in 1968 with a degree in history. He served two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in Ethiopia.
Jim had been employed by the Conewago Valley School District for 22 years, serving as their maintenance engineer before his retirement. He had been involved for many years with the Hanover Community Players, and Gettysburg Leon. Jim loved to travel, was an avid gardener and was a skilled stain glass artisan.
Survivors include his friend of 38 years James R. Berwager; sister Mary L. Redding and husband J. Riley of Gettysburg; two brothers, Michael Adair and wife Kristel of Reading, and Thomas Adair and wife Jennifer of Gettysburg; and six nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore St., Gettysburg with Fr. Daniel Richard officiating, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. at Hoss's Restaurant, 1140 York Road, Gettysburg.
Published in the Gettysburg Times, Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Added May 25, 2016 at 3:48 a.m.
Jim was born in Gettysburg on Aug. 15, 1946. He was the son of the late Gordon Lee and Viola Emma (Hess) Adair.
Jim graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1964, and from Gettysburg College in 1968 with a degree in history. He served two years in the Peace Corps teaching English in Ethiopia.
Jim had been employed by the Conewago Valley School District for 22 years, serving as their maintenance engineer before his retirement. He had been involved for many years with the Hanover Community Players, and Gettysburg Leon. Jim loved to travel, was an avid gardener and was a skilled stain glass artisan.
Survivors include his friend of 38 years James R. Berwager; sister Mary L. Redding and husband J. Riley of Gettysburg; two brothers, Michael Adair and wife Kristel of Reading, and Thomas Adair and wife Jennifer of Gettysburg; and six nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the Evergreen Cemetery, 799 Baltimore St., Gettysburg with Fr. Daniel Richard officiating, followed by a Celebration of Life at 11:30 a.m. at Hoss's Restaurant, 1140 York Road, Gettysburg.
Published in the Gettysburg Times, Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
Added May 25, 2016 at 3:48 a.m.
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