Thomas Adams

TOM ADAMS Click here to view Tom's Video Tribute RIRIE, ID -- Thomas Lloyd “Tom” Adams, 77, of Ririe, died September 30, 2009, at his home after a long bout with various lingering illnesses. Tom was born January 23, 1932, in Ririe, Idaho, the son of Brigham Richard Adams and Virgil Taylor Adams. He grew up in Ririe and attended Ririe Elementary School, then graduated from Ririe High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Idaho. He served as a pilot in the U. S. Air Force. Tom married June Miller July 18, 1952, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and they were later divorced. He married DeLayne Galbraith May 19, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tom was an entrepreneur and owned several businesses in Ririe. He also served on the Ririe City Council. He currently owns, with DeLayne, the Ririe 1 Stop Café, Grocery, and Hardware. From 1958 to 1984 he was the local distributor for Conoco Oil Company. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tom enjoyed creating, building, designing, and working with wood and fishing. Survivors include: Wife: DeLayne Adams, Ririe, ID Son: David Adams, Archer, ID Daughter: Kristy (Robert) Johnson, Ririe, ID Stepson: Dennis (Michelle) Johnson, Weiser, ID Stepdaughter: Lorri (Kevin) Hope, Richland, WA Brother: Don (Evelyn) Adams, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Bob (Marla) Adams, Ririe, ID 14 Grandchildren & 8 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, William Adams. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2009, at the Ririe LDS 1st Ward, 14061 North 130 East, with Bishop Kenneth Anderson officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Monday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Johnny Wilson jeedahhow@otelco.net DeLayne, I'm so sorry to read this about your family. I pray that the Lord is filling you and the family with comfort. Sorry I missed you for so many years of our lives. I was close to you for several years in Ririe, but didn't know enough to find you. I do send you love but please don't mention me to your Dad or anyone in the Galbraith family. God love and bless you and yours always. Love, Johnny Craig & Lorraine Simmons llarsen72rhs@gmail.com David and Kristy and to all the family. We were sorry to learn of your father's passing and that he had been so ill. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have a lot of great memories of your dad. Wes Harris wwharris2@msn.com I didn't know Dave's dad very well, but I know his son, and that's enough for me. The world has lost a kind man. We share in the sorrow of your loss. May you find comfort in the memories. Benita and Robert Ryne bkryne@cox.net Our sympathy to David and his family on the passing of father and grandfather. May you find sweet memories that warm your heart at this time. Dallan Pond jamiehubbs@u.boisestate.edu Hey, DeLayne, if you ever need anything you know that you can call me. I’m sorry that I couldn’t make it to the service, I just want to thank you for everything that you and Tom have done for me. You two have played a big part in helping me become what I am today! I care you both very much and Im praying for you and your family. Please Call me if you need anything. Dallan