Adams, Deloris Lillian (Van Fleet) (1931 - 2025)

ADAMS, VAN FLEET, SANDERS, BOOTHE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 9/5/2025 at 16:43:48

Name of deceased: Deloris Lillian Adams (nee Van Fleet)

Aged: 94 yrs, 6 mo, 14 days

Residence: Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Born: Jan. 30, 1931; Crawford County, IA

Died: Aug. 13, 2025; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025; United Methodist Church, Kirkman, IA; burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Kirkman, IA

Survived by: Daughter, Jayne Adams of Lone Tree, CO; son, David Adams (spouse, Peggy) of Schertz, TX; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Perrin and Agnes (nee Sanders) Van Fleet; husband, Russell; daughters, Patricia Boothe and Teresa Adams; and siblings

Education: Attended school in Denison, IA

Religious affiliation: Active member of United Methodist Church, Kirkman, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Russell Adams; Aug. 29, 1946; Hiawatha, KS

Employment: Deloris’ work history was always in food service and community care. She served as supervisor of the cafeteria at University of Missouri as well as at the Elk Horn (IA) and Irwin (IA) school districts. In 1976, she was employed by Elm Crest Senior Living Community, Harlan, IA, as the food supervisor; she later became the activity director and held that position until she retired.

Hobbies/Interests: Loved to host gatherings and spend time with friends and family; dancing; playing cards; baking cookies, pork-and-bean muffins and old-fashioned cake donuts; active member of the LNO Club, the Harlan Red Hat Society, and the VFW Auxiliary #941; Deloris volunteered at her methodist church, often helping prepare food for funerals.

Sources: kjan.com; pauleyjones.com