ADAM, David Thomas 1949 - 2012

ADAM, BECHEN, SHAFER, DAVIS, KELLY, HORRAS, SMITH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 5/18/2012 at 14:32:44

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Page 8

David Thomas ADAM

BATAVIA -- David Thomas ADAM, 63, of 1095 50th St., passed away at 7:25 a.m. May 14, 2012, at SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Fairfield, after living with Lou Gehrig's Disease for the past 2½ years.

He was born March 3, 1949, in Jefferson County, IA to Richard and Marlys BECHEN ADAM. He married Cathy Ann SHAFER on November 28, 1970. She preceded him in death on September 28, 2005.

David was a resident of rural Batavia where he and Cathy farmed and raised their family. In his later years he and Cathy enjoyed time in Gold Canyon, AZ where they had numerous friends and cousins who all meant a lot to David. After Cathy's passing, David was fortunate to enjoy the companionship of Linda Johnson of Ottumwa. They were also able to enjoy the company of Arizona together as well as many other travels which they embarked on together.

He had been a member of St. Patric Catholic Church, Batavia Lions Club and the Heartland Boot Scooters. David enjoyed attending services at the First Lutheran Church in Ottumwa where he was always welcomed by the congregation of whom he made many friends.

One of David's final thoughts to be shared is that "I am eternally grateful for the love and support of my family which includes the Linda Johnson Family, and I'm thankful for all the help and support of the staff at the SunnyBrook Assisted Living Facility."

Surviving is his son, Gregory (Brandi) ADAM of rural Batavia; a granddaughter, Katelyn; his parents, Richard and Marlys ADAM of Fairfield; siblings, Kathleen DAVIS, Suzanne KELLY, Nancy HORRAS, Shirley SMITH, Dean ADAM, Doug ADAM; numerous nephews, nieces and godchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and a son, Christopher Michael ADAM.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church with Rev. Ralph Kister officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. Thursday at Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa, with the family present from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Private inurnment will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the First Lutheran Church.

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"The Fairfield Ledger"
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Page 8

David Thomas ADAM

David Thomas ADAM, 63, of 1095 50th St. Batavia, died at 7:25 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012, at SunnyBrook Assisted Living in Fairfield.

The funeral is at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the First Lutheran Church, Ottumwa, with the Rev. Ralph Kister officiating. Cremation will follow the service.

Visitation began at 11 a.m. today at Reece Funeral Home, Ottumwa, with family present from 5-8 p.m.

The full obituary was published in Tuesday's Ledger.

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