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Obituary for James Adams

James Birrell Adams, 85, passed away peacefully at home in Oak Harbor on August 1, 2016. Kindness & compassion led the virtues of his long full life. Jim was born November 5, 1930, in Walla Walla to Birrell & Veda Adams. Jim & Joan both graduated from Walla Walla High School in 1949, he attended Eastern Washington University for 2yrs & graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Accounting. He married Joan English on November 8, 1953 while serving in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy, Jim worked for Smyth Moving Company for 19 years which took the family from Spokane to Anchorage to Seattle. Jim & Joan were married for 62 years & had 3 daughters: Colleen Ford (Oak Harbor), Carol Stearns (Auburn) & Carla Adams-Goldman (Kenmore). They have 7 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Jim enjoyed building model trains, airplanes & wooden furniture & toys. Graveside memorial will be held at a later date. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held August 14, 2016 at his home from 2:00 to 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Whidbey Health Hospice Care.

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