Stephen Charles Adams, 73, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital with his wife, Bonnie, at his side.
Steve was born on November 3, 1946, in Sterling, IL, the son of John A. and June T. (Reese) Adams. He was a 1964 graduate of Sterling High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University. He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Temple on November 23, 1968. Steve was the K-12 art teacher for Annawan Unit District 226 Schools for 35 years. He instilled an appreciation for art in his students and inspired future artists through his kindness and encouragement. Steve's numerous paintings and woodcarvings are treasured by others in the surrounding community. His award-winning work has been displayed in public spaces throughout Illinois.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Susan Adams.
Steve was born on November 3, 1946, in Sterling, IL, the son of John A. and June T. (Reese) Adams. He was a 1964 graduate of Sterling High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University. He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Temple on November 23, 1968. Steve was the K-12 art teacher for Annawan Unit District 226 Schools for 35 years. He instilled an appreciation for art in his students and inspired future artists through his kindness and encouragement. Steve's numerous paintings and woodcarvings are treasured by others in the surrounding community. His award-winning work has been displayed in public spaces throughout Illinois.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Susan Adams.
Stephen Charles Adams, 73, of Geneseo, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Hammond Henry Hospital with his wife, Bonnie, at his side.
Steve was born on November 3, 1946, in Sterling, IL, the son of John A. and June T. (Reese) Adams. He was a 1964 graduate of Sterling High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University. He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Temple on November 23, 1968. Steve was the K-12 art teacher for Annawan Unit District 226 Schools for 35 years. He instilled an appreciation for art in his students and inspired future artists through his kindness and encouragement. Steve's numerous paintings and woodcarvings are treasured by others in the surrounding community. His award-winning work has been displayed in public spaces throughout Illinois.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Susan Adams.
Steve was born on November 3, 1946, in Sterling, IL, the son of John A. and June T. (Reese) Adams. He was a 1964 graduate of Sterling High School and a graduate of Western Illinois University. He received a Bachelor's and Master's degree. He was united in marriage to Bonnie Temple on November 23, 1968. Steve was the K-12 art teacher for Annawan Unit District 226 Schools for 35 years. He instilled an appreciation for art in his students and inspired future artists through his kindness and encouragement. Steve's numerous paintings and woodcarvings are treasured by others in the surrounding community. His award-winning work has been displayed in public spaces throughout Illinois.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Susan Adams.
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