Robert M. Adams

May 29, 1923 - November 08, 2014

Robert M. Adams Obituary Robert M. Adams, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014. He was born May 29, 1923, on the family farm west of Spokane, the sixth of nine children born to Donald M., Sr., and Tirza Bowles Adams. He graduated from Lewis and Clark High School in January 1942 and soon after joined the United States Army, serving with the 4503rd Service Squadron. He married his high school sweetheart, Jean Ellen Amy, on May 16, 1944, in Billings, MT. He had worked at the family business, Adams Tractor Co., while in high school and the military soon recognized his mechanical skills. After going through a rigorous background check, he was selected to work on the production of the B-29, the aircraft which played a major role in ending the war in the Pacific in 1945. Following the war, he returned to Spokane and began his long career with Adams Tractor. Although he stepped down from his position as company president in 1985, he continued to work at the store until earlier this year. Through the years, he made many great friends in this Spokane�s agricultural community. He was a founding member of Plymouth and Heritage Congregational Churches, coached church league basketball and was particularly proud of his service to Employers� Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Jean Amy Adams; a daughter, Jennie (James), Topeka, KS; a son, Kenneth (Debbie); five grandchildren, Deke (Nicole) Adams, Spokane; Staci (Jon) Bickelhaupt, Pullman; and Carrie (Matthew) Camel, Fort Belvoir, VA; John (Amy) Rose, Spokane; and Katherine (Patrick) Malone, Nashville, TN; and eight great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Other survivors include brothers Carroll and Gordon Adams, Walla Walla; Howard Adams, Spokane; and a sister, Doris Woodward, San Mateo, CA, as well as many much-loved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Donald Adams, Jr., and sisters Rosamond Allen and Tirzah Robinson. Memorial service will be held Friday, November 14, at Plymouth Congregational Church, 1502 W. Eighth, Spokane, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the church. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Robert, please visit our Tree Store. Read more Events NOV 8