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Eugene Dickson “Dick” Adams

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Eugene Dickson “Dick” Adams Veteran

Birth
Ogden, Weber County, Utah, USA
Death
18 Feb 2005 (aged 80)
Ogden, Weber County, Utah, USA
Burial
South Ogden, Weber County, Utah, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.1776417, Longitude: -111.9688417
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Eugene Dickson Adams, 80, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness.

Dick was born in Ogden to Leonard V. and Pearl Wood Adams. Except for the time spent in military service he lived in Ogden his entire life. Dick graduated from Ogden High School in 1942 and went on to graduate from Utah State University.

Dick served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-49 as a Supply Officer in the South Pacific during World War II. He loved his country and was proud to have served.

He married Betty McCulloch, they later divorced. They had two daughters, Mary and Bette. He married Bonnie Gines,they later divorced. They had four daughters, Jill, April, Allison and Paige. He married Betty Johnson in 1969 and they were married for 35 years.

Dick was a CPA but in 1974 he found his true career; he became a teacher at Stevens Henager College and taught until he retired in 2002. Dick acquired the title of Professor be fore his retirement and was proud of that accomplishment. He enjoyed his association with his many students and the staff and faculty at the college. He continued his accounting practice part-time.

Dick was a member of the LDS Church and an Elder in the Ogden 41st Ward. Dick was an avid reader, liked to fish at East Creek, and spend time with family and close friends. Dick had an unique sense of humor which we will all miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Leonard, Glen and Donald. A "Celebration of the Life of Dick Adams" will be held on Tuesday, Febr. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at The Ivy Lane Reception Center, 1029 25th Street. The family expresses their thanks to Dr.
Chris Merkley , IHC Hospice, especially Vickie and Kaye. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's name may be sent to IHC Hospice or The Huntsman Cancer Center.

Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.
Eugene Dickson Adams, 80, loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, died peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness.

Dick was born in Ogden to Leonard V. and Pearl Wood Adams. Except for the time spent in military service he lived in Ogden his entire life. Dick graduated from Ogden High School in 1942 and went on to graduate from Utah State University.

Dick served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-49 as a Supply Officer in the South Pacific during World War II. He loved his country and was proud to have served.

He married Betty McCulloch, they later divorced. They had two daughters, Mary and Bette. He married Bonnie Gines,they later divorced. They had four daughters, Jill, April, Allison and Paige. He married Betty Johnson in 1969 and they were married for 35 years.

Dick was a CPA but in 1974 he found his true career; he became a teacher at Stevens Henager College and taught until he retired in 2002. Dick acquired the title of Professor be fore his retirement and was proud of that accomplishment. He enjoyed his association with his many students and the staff and faculty at the college. He continued his accounting practice part-time.

Dick was a member of the LDS Church and an Elder in the Ogden 41st Ward. Dick was an avid reader, liked to fish at East Creek, and spend time with family and close friends. Dick had an unique sense of humor which we will all miss.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Leonard, Glen and Donald. A "Celebration of the Life of Dick Adams" will be held on Tuesday, Febr. 22 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at The Ivy Lane Reception Center, 1029 25th Street. The family expresses their thanks to Dr.
Chris Merkley , IHC Hospice, especially Vickie and Kaye. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dick's name may be sent to IHC Hospice or The Huntsman Cancer Center.

Published in the Standard-Examiner from 2/20/2005 - 2/21/2005.


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