Elmer "Red" Adams
June 28, 2016
Elmer “Red” Adams
Des Moines
Elmer “Red” Adams, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.
A memorial visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Red was born January 22, 1929 in Knoxville, Iowa to Dewey and Oradell (Whitlatch) Adams. He was a retired mechanic and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting in his younger years. Red loved spending time with his grandchildren and they will remember fondly how he would tease them.
Elmer is survived by his wife of 50 years, Frances; children, Pam, Cass (Cindy), Joyce, Rocky (Shannon), and Kim; grandchildren, Brandon (Melissa), Zach, Chassity, Corey, Tonia, Ty, Stefan, and Lindsay; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and his sister, Char.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina; and brother, Gary.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Heidi E
07/07/2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May your warm memories of Elmer comfort you until the time when you are reunited. (John 5:28,29)
Billl Ratcliff &family
07/04/2016
Our condolancesgo out to the Adams family,We had many good times together that will never be forgotten.YOU WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY
Jody (Smith) Shepard
07/03/2016
So very sorry for your loss. I have so many fun memories of him. Such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace Red.
Mel & Janeeda
07/01/2016
Our sincere sympathy to you & your mother & family Kim .
Please know we send our prayers & love to you at this time .
Melissa Huffman
07/01/2016
Sorry to hear of Reds passing. Thoughts and prayers to everyone.
Shelly Sutton
06/30/2016
So sorry for your loss Kimmy and also your mother ...you both are in my thoughts and prayers during tjis time..
Tammy elswick
06/30/2016
My condolences to the family/ my family so sorry for your loss. Love you all . R.I.P UNCLE RED
Traci vargas n boys
06/30/2016
I am truly sorry for your loss... You all are in our prayers.. May God ease your minds, bodys n souls....