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JAMES R. ADAMS James R. Adams, beloved and cherished husband of Linda Conaway, died March 7, 2005 at home after a long illness. He was born July 17, 1944 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and had lived in Vancouver for about 30 years. He held a Ph.D in psychology from Case Western Reserve and worked as a psychologist first in California and later in Vancouver. He was chief of psychology at the Vancouver Veteran¹s Administration Hospital until about 1982 when he went into private practice. He is survived by his wife, Linda Conaway; his mother, Viola Greenwood; his aunt, Olive Miller; and his cousin, Donna La Dou. He had many interests including photography, art and music. He was a member of Mensa and had owned and operated a karate school in Portland in the seventies. He was known for his dry sense of humor, his intelligence, his sense of honor, his compassion and his generosity to others. He was devoted not only to his wife but also to his two cats, Rascal and Romeo. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at the Vancouver Funeral Chapel, 110 E. 12th Street, Vancouver, Washington. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vancouver Humane Society. Please sign the guest book at www.legacy.com/columbian.

Published by The Columbian on Mar. 13, 2005.
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As a young child, I remember visiting Aunt Viola when Jim was in town for a visit. I remember a particular picture of one of these visits and I will always have that image in my mind of Jim as I did on that day in the late 60's. I recall his long hair and the "hippie shirt" (as grandma Miller would say) that he wore. My deepest sympathy to you Linda.



Debbie Elder

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Debbie Elder

March 17, 2005

My initial contact with Jim was over the phone in the late 1970s when I was (and, fortunately, still am!) working as a Psychologist at the Vancouver VA Hospital. He called from Iowa saying he was a Psychologist in the VA and had been offered the position of Chief Psychologist at the Vancouver VA Hospital. He asked if it was a position and location that I thought he would enjoy. I told him that it was a great location and a fine VA facility and that I thought he would enjoy it. He subsequently accepted the job and began his life in the Northwest. We worked together for quite a few years before Jim chose to transition to alternate employment in the Community. I will always remember his thoughtful manner, the twinkle in his eye, and the pride he took in his Pennsylvania roots.

My wife, Joan, and I wish to express out Condolences to Linda and the family and friends of this special man.

John Turner

March 16, 2005

Ronald Miller

March 16, 2005

Jim was a very special nephew to me. I watched him grow from a baby to a man we were very proud of. I was Aunt Olie to him when he was a child. I am now 84 years old but it just seems like yesterday I held Jim in my arms. God speed Jim, I will one day see you in heaven.

Olive Miller

March 16, 2005

Jim and I are cousins, he was a year and six months younger than me. As we aged he would always tell me I was "going over the hill" first. I shared so many memories with him. We grew up a few miles apart. We hunted fossils behing our granda's house and shared his dog Pochie. As we became teenagers we both loved Elvis Presley. Jim would play his guitar and we would sing our favorite songs of our idol, Elvis. His intelligence knew no boundries, he would always be able to discuss any subject. We also shared a hobby, photography. We would compete to see who would have that special photo ( he normally had one just somewhat better than mine. I love Jim, he was my special cousin and will always live in my heart

Donna LaDow

March 16, 2005

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