1944
Steven
2016
Steven Adams
January 3, 1944 — October 29, 2016
A celebration of life gathering for Steven L. Adams will be held Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Fairlane Building at the Freeborn County Fairgrounds from 2 – 5 PM.
Steven passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society at the age of 72.
Steven Leslie Adams was born on January 3, 1944 to Francis "Shorty" and Ellen (Jacobson) Adams in Albert Lea. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1962. In 1963 he enlisted in the United States Navy, and served honorably until his discharge four years later. In 1971 Steven met Deanne Peterson and on October 28, 1972 they married. They were married for 44 years and were blessed with two daughters.
Steven worked in maintenance and as a machinist, mostly working for Enderes Tool Company as a tool & die maker from 1975 until his retirement in January of 2010. In his free time, Steven enjoyed designing and building stuff around his home. He also enjoyed being outdoors, working in the garden, going for long walks, and riding his bicycle around town. Steven also enjoyed reading, playing computer games, watching sports, riding motorcycles, and going to Myre Big Island State Park and the Minnesota Zoo. Steven was a member of the American Legion and was a Boy Scout growing up. For over 25 years, Steven was a volunteer with the local Girl Scouts.
Steven is survived by his loving wife, Deanne; daughters, Mary and Stephanie Adams; brothers, Wayne (Gloria) Adams and Terry Adams; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Steven is preceded in death by both of his parents, Francis and Ellen; and sister, Judy Adams.
Steven will be missed by his family and friends.
Steven passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society at the age of 72.
Steven Leslie Adams was born on January 3, 1944 to Francis "Shorty" and Ellen (Jacobson) Adams in Albert Lea. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1962. In 1963 he enlisted in the United States Navy, and served honorably until his discharge four years later. In 1971 Steven met Deanne Peterson and on October 28, 1972 they married. They were married for 44 years and were blessed with two daughters.
Steven worked in maintenance and as a machinist, mostly working for Enderes Tool Company as a tool & die maker from 1975 until his retirement in January of 2010. In his free time, Steven enjoyed designing and building stuff around his home. He also enjoyed being outdoors, working in the garden, going for long walks, and riding his bicycle around town. Steven also enjoyed reading, playing computer games, watching sports, riding motorcycles, and going to Myre Big Island State Park and the Minnesota Zoo. Steven was a member of the American Legion and was a Boy Scout growing up. For over 25 years, Steven was a volunteer with the local Girl Scouts.
Steven is survived by his loving wife, Deanne; daughters, Mary and Stephanie Adams; brothers, Wayne (Gloria) Adams and Terry Adams; as well as many other loving relatives and friends.
Steven is preceded in death by both of his parents, Francis and Ellen; and sister, Judy Adams.
Steven will be missed by his family and friends.
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