Bruce Adams

BRUCE ADAMS IDAHO FALLS -- Bruce Kent Adams, 68, of Idaho Falls, passed away Friday, May 14, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He was born November 12, 1941, in Salt Lake City, the son of Maurice William and Ellen Melissa Homer Adams. He was the 9th in a family of 10 children. Bruce grew up on his family’s 80 acre farm in Riverside, Idaho. He attended Riverside Elementary and later, Snake River High School. He lettered in wrestling and took 2nd place in the state one year. After graduating from high school, Bruce served a 2 ½ year mission for the LDS church in Korea. When Bruce returned home in 1964, he married Shirley Murdock. After being married for a little over a year, Shirley died of a heart ailment. Bruce married Rose Marie Harris on December 15, 1967, in the Idaho Falls Temple. In 1970, Bruce enrolled at ISU in Special Education. He earned his B.S. degree in May of 1973. He and his wife moved to Idaho Falls where he secured a job to teach Special Ed. After 2 years of teaching, Bruce changed his career path and became a salesman for Living Scriptures, which he ended up doing for over 25 years. He was a top salesman for the company numerous times, earning trips for he and his wife. After retiring from Living Scriptures, Bruce went to work for Yellowstone Group Homes, a care facility. He retired from that job in January of 2010. Bruce was an active member of the LDS Church, serving as a home teacher, Sunday School President, Assistant Ward Clerk, counselor in three different Elders Quorum presidencies, and assistant in the High Priests Group. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marie, of 42 years; four children, Bill (Annette) Adams, Ellen Ward, and Connie (Nickolus) Mainwaring all of Idaho Falls, and Carrie (Kelly) White of Hillsboro, Oregon; 2 brothers, Willard (Bette) Adams and Robert (Marge) Adams of Blackfoot; five sisters, Loa Lambson of Salt Lake City, Thelma (Lynn) Wolfley of Blackfoot, Vesa Cozzens of Powell, Wyoming, Ellen Mae (Paul) Allen of Kennewick, Washington and De Ann (Richard) Hammond of Miramar, Florida; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, and 2 brothers Homer Lee Adams and Duane Kay Adams. Funeral services will be Friday, May 21, 2010, at 11 a.m. in the Ammon 3rd Ward LDS Church (2150 Avocet) with Bishop Sidney Beattie conducting. The family will receive friends at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and at the church for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Riverside–Thomas Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kim Lahm I was so sorry to hear about Bruce's passing. May God bring comfort to your family during this difficult time. Stephen Baldwin steve@slbfam.org Rose Marie, Please accept our love and condolences at the lost of your eternal companion. It is hard to express appreciation regarding someone who has had such an impact upon the life of his friends. As we drove through Riverside not long ago my thoughts ran to some great times with Bruce - wrestling, hauling hay, eating at his home, seeing him at the East Idaho State Fair. Please know that we love you and your family. May the Lord continue to bless your life. Love, Steve and Patricia Baldwin 1178 N. 1125 W. Orem, UT 84057 Tina Rhodehouse Dear Adams family, So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord guide and comfort you through your loss. Nathan and Tina (Olson)Rhodehouse and family