September 27, 1920 to January 7, 2007. Mrs. Adams passed away peacefully, with her children at her bedside, in St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Oakland, on Sunday from congestive heart failure. "Lou," as she was called by her many friends, was born in New London, Connecticut and grew up in New York State, attending the university of Michigan, where she was a member of the class of 1942. While attending U of M she met the love of her life, and husband of 62 years. Dr. Frederick "Fritz" Adams, who preceded her in death in June of 2005. The couple made their home in Birmingham in 1947, where "Coach" opened his pediatric practice. while Lou captained the home flagship, raising five children. Lou and Fritz shared a life-long interest of family, gardening and golf. A former English teacher, she also loved to read and instilled that love into their children. She was known for her ability to see the "good points" in people and the positive side of life, yet was of resolute nature. Mrs. Adams is survived by five children, Fred (Cheryl) of Bloomfield Township, Dick (Robin) of Ramsay, Michigan, Bob (Carol) of Bloofield Township, Sally of Waterford, Holly (Bill) Lakey of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, thirteen grandchildren and one sister Bette Jones of Sandpoint, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Fritz and her brother Bob Carpenter. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
September 27, 1920 to January 7, 2007. Mrs. Adams passed away peacefully, with her children at her bedside, in St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital Oakland, on Sunday from congestive heart failure. "Lou," as she was called by her many friends, was born in New London, Connecticut and grew up in New York State, attending the university of Michigan, where she was a member of the class of 1942. While attending U of M she met the love of her life, and husband of 62 years. Dr. Frederick "Fritz" Adams, who preceded her in death in June of 2005. The couple made their home in Birmingham in 1947, where "Coach" opened his pediatric practice. while Lou captained the home flagship, raising five children. Lou and Fritz shared a life-long interest of family, gardening and golf. A former English teacher, she also loved to read and instilled that love into their children. She was known for her ability to see the "good points" in people and the positive side of life, yet was of resolute nature. Mrs. Adams is survived by five children, Fred (Cheryl) of Bloomfield Township, Dick (Robin) of Ramsay, Michigan, Bob (Carol) of Bloofield Township, Sally of Waterford, Holly (Bill) Lakey of Bethlehem, New Hampshire, thirteen grandchildren and one sister Bette Jones of Sandpoint, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Fritz and her brother Bob Carpenter. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
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