1929 ~ 2016
Lisle Gee Adams, age 86, passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on May 4, 2016 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 68 years, Jewell Redd Adams, his four children, Greg (Connie), Mark (Jerilyn), Robert (Nancy) and Janice (Gordon). He is survived by his wife and children, 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Lisle and Jewell were married In the Mesa, Arizona Temple in March 1948.
Lisle was born on October 3, 1929 in Provo, Utah to John Ernest and Erma Garda Gee Adams. His early years were spent in Blanding, Utah where he learned how to work. He worked with his father in the livestock business. In the spring and fall he would help drive the sheep between the winter range south of Blanding and the summer range in the mountains of Colorado near Rico, a drive of 125 miles each direction that took 2 weeks to complete. He loved the livestock business and spoke fondly of his experiences. Later in life Lisle branched out into other businesses in Monticello, Utah where he operated a general store and a propane distribution business, but livestock was always his first love.
Lisle was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a patient, kind, gentle and generous person who served all those in need, including family, friends and total strangers. He was called by the Lord to serve in many ways, including as Bishop, as Stake President and as the first President of the Monticello, Utah Temple. The Monticello Temple was the first "small" temple to be dedicated. President Adams was a pioneer who helped to develop and refine operations of the small temples.
Lisle also served faithfully in the community, he was a member of the Monticello City Council and he served for many years on the San Juan School Board. He was president of the school board for more than a decade. Lisle loved life. He is remembered by those who knew him well as cheerful and patient, someone who made everyone feel good at the first meeting. He will be missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at noon in the Monticello, Utah North Chapel located immediately south of the Monticello Utah Temple. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00 - 11:30 prior to the service.
Published in Deseret News from May 9 to May 10, 2016
∼Lisle Adams was a longtime resident of San Juan County Utah having been raised in Blanding (he was born in Provo) and spending most of his adult life in Monticello. Lisle was a leader both in the community and in his church. He served for 17 years on the board of the San Juan School District. He was also on Monticello City Council for a time.
Lisle also served as a Bishop, a Stake President and as the first temple president of the Monticello Utah Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from its dedication in 1999 to 2004.
As an occupation, his first love was livestock production of both sheep and cattle. Over the course of his life he owned land and or grazing permits in southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. Though livestock was is first love, most of the family's support came from his life as a merchant. He was the owner of Monticello Mercantile located on main street in Monticello. Over the course of its history, the store sold food, clothing, hardware and farm supplies. He also owned Monticello Propane and later with his brother Gordon Blanding Propane. These businesses sold liquid propane to residents and businesses throughout San Juan County.
He was a model father to his four children and compassionate member of the community. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Lisle Gee Adams, age 86, passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on May 4, 2016 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 68 years, Jewell Redd Adams, his four children, Greg (Connie), Mark (Jerilyn), Robert (Nancy) and Janice (Gordon). He is survived by his wife and children, 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Lisle and Jewell were married In the Mesa, Arizona Temple in March 1948.
Lisle was born on October 3, 1929 in Provo, Utah to John Ernest and Erma Garda Gee Adams. His early years were spent in Blanding, Utah where he learned how to work. He worked with his father in the livestock business. In the spring and fall he would help drive the sheep between the winter range south of Blanding and the summer range in the mountains of Colorado near Rico, a drive of 125 miles each direction that took 2 weeks to complete. He loved the livestock business and spoke fondly of his experiences. Later in life Lisle branched out into other businesses in Monticello, Utah where he operated a general store and a propane distribution business, but livestock was always his first love.
Lisle was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a patient, kind, gentle and generous person who served all those in need, including family, friends and total strangers. He was called by the Lord to serve in many ways, including as Bishop, as Stake President and as the first President of the Monticello, Utah Temple. The Monticello Temple was the first "small" temple to be dedicated. President Adams was a pioneer who helped to develop and refine operations of the small temples.
Lisle also served faithfully in the community, he was a member of the Monticello City Council and he served for many years on the San Juan School Board. He was president of the school board for more than a decade. Lisle loved life. He is remembered by those who knew him well as cheerful and patient, someone who made everyone feel good at the first meeting. He will be missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at noon in the Monticello, Utah North Chapel located immediately south of the Monticello Utah Temple. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00 - 11:30 prior to the service.
Published in Deseret News from May 9 to May 10, 2016
∼Lisle Adams was a longtime resident of San Juan County Utah having been raised in Blanding (he was born in Provo) and spending most of his adult life in Monticello. Lisle was a leader both in the community and in his church. He served for 17 years on the board of the San Juan School District. He was also on Monticello City Council for a time.
Lisle also served as a Bishop, a Stake President and as the first temple president of the Monticello Utah Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from its dedication in 1999 to 2004.
As an occupation, his first love was livestock production of both sheep and cattle. Over the course of his life he owned land and or grazing permits in southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. Though livestock was is first love, most of the family's support came from his life as a merchant. He was the owner of Monticello Mercantile located on main street in Monticello. Over the course of its history, the store sold food, clothing, hardware and farm supplies. He also owned Monticello Propane and later with his brother Gordon Blanding Propane. These businesses sold liquid propane to residents and businesses throughout San Juan County.
He was a model father to his four children and compassionate member of the community. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him.
1929 ~ 2016
Lisle Gee Adams, age 86, passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on May 4, 2016 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 68 years, Jewell Redd Adams, his four children, Greg (Connie), Mark (Jerilyn), Robert (Nancy) and Janice (Gordon). He is survived by his wife and children, 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Lisle and Jewell were married In the Mesa, Arizona Temple in March 1948.
Lisle was born on October 3, 1929 in Provo, Utah to John Ernest and Erma Garda Gee Adams. His early years were spent in Blanding, Utah where he learned how to work. He worked with his father in the livestock business. In the spring and fall he would help drive the sheep between the winter range south of Blanding and the summer range in the mountains of Colorado near Rico, a drive of 125 miles each direction that took 2 weeks to complete. He loved the livestock business and spoke fondly of his experiences. Later in life Lisle branched out into other businesses in Monticello, Utah where he operated a general store and a propane distribution business, but livestock was always his first love.
Lisle was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a patient, kind, gentle and generous person who served all those in need, including family, friends and total strangers. He was called by the Lord to serve in many ways, including as Bishop, as Stake President and as the first President of the Monticello, Utah Temple. The Monticello Temple was the first "small" temple to be dedicated. President Adams was a pioneer who helped to develop and refine operations of the small temples.
Lisle also served faithfully in the community, he was a member of the Monticello City Council and he served for many years on the San Juan School Board. He was president of the school board for more than a decade. Lisle loved life. He is remembered by those who knew him well as cheerful and patient, someone who made everyone feel good at the first meeting. He will be missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at noon in the Monticello, Utah North Chapel located immediately south of the Monticello Utah Temple. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00 - 11:30 prior to the service.
Published in Deseret News from May 9 to May 10, 2016
∼Lisle Adams was a longtime resident of San Juan County Utah having been raised in Blanding (he was born in Provo) and spending most of his adult life in Monticello. Lisle was a leader both in the community and in his church. He served for 17 years on the board of the San Juan School District. He was also on Monticello City Council for a time.
Lisle also served as a Bishop, a Stake President and as the first temple president of the Monticello Utah Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from its dedication in 1999 to 2004.
As an occupation, his first love was livestock production of both sheep and cattle. Over the course of his life he owned land and or grazing permits in southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. Though livestock was is first love, most of the family's support came from his life as a merchant. He was the owner of Monticello Mercantile located on main street in Monticello. Over the course of its history, the store sold food, clothing, hardware and farm supplies. He also owned Monticello Propane and later with his brother Gordon Blanding Propane. These businesses sold liquid propane to residents and businesses throughout San Juan County.
He was a model father to his four children and compassionate member of the community. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Lisle Gee Adams, age 86, passed away peacefully in Provo, Utah on May 4, 2016 surrounded by his family, including his wife of 68 years, Jewell Redd Adams, his four children, Greg (Connie), Mark (Jerilyn), Robert (Nancy) and Janice (Gordon). He is survived by his wife and children, 18 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Lisle and Jewell were married In the Mesa, Arizona Temple in March 1948.
Lisle was born on October 3, 1929 in Provo, Utah to John Ernest and Erma Garda Gee Adams. His early years were spent in Blanding, Utah where he learned how to work. He worked with his father in the livestock business. In the spring and fall he would help drive the sheep between the winter range south of Blanding and the summer range in the mountains of Colorado near Rico, a drive of 125 miles each direction that took 2 weeks to complete. He loved the livestock business and spoke fondly of his experiences. Later in life Lisle branched out into other businesses in Monticello, Utah where he operated a general store and a propane distribution business, but livestock was always his first love.
Lisle was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a patient, kind, gentle and generous person who served all those in need, including family, friends and total strangers. He was called by the Lord to serve in many ways, including as Bishop, as Stake President and as the first President of the Monticello, Utah Temple. The Monticello Temple was the first "small" temple to be dedicated. President Adams was a pioneer who helped to develop and refine operations of the small temples.
Lisle also served faithfully in the community, he was a member of the Monticello City Council and he served for many years on the San Juan School Board. He was president of the school board for more than a decade. Lisle loved life. He is remembered by those who knew him well as cheerful and patient, someone who made everyone feel good at the first meeting. He will be missed.
Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 12 at noon in the Monticello, Utah North Chapel located immediately south of the Monticello Utah Temple. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00 - 11:30 prior to the service.
Published in Deseret News from May 9 to May 10, 2016
∼Lisle Adams was a longtime resident of San Juan County Utah having been raised in Blanding (he was born in Provo) and spending most of his adult life in Monticello. Lisle was a leader both in the community and in his church. He served for 17 years on the board of the San Juan School District. He was also on Monticello City Council for a time.
Lisle also served as a Bishop, a Stake President and as the first temple president of the Monticello Utah Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from its dedication in 1999 to 2004.
As an occupation, his first love was livestock production of both sheep and cattle. Over the course of his life he owned land and or grazing permits in southeast Utah and southwest Colorado. Though livestock was is first love, most of the family's support came from his life as a merchant. He was the owner of Monticello Mercantile located on main street in Monticello. Over the course of its history, the store sold food, clothing, hardware and farm supplies. He also owned Monticello Propane and later with his brother Gordon Blanding Propane. These businesses sold liquid propane to residents and businesses throughout San Juan County.
He was a model father to his four children and compassionate member of the community. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him.
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