MARY "IRENE" ADAMS
1929 ~ 2015
"All her life, Irene shared her beautiful smile
with everyone she met."
Mary "Irene" Adams, 85, of Vancouver, WA, passed quietly in her sleep on March 30, 2015. She was born in Geddes, SD in 1929.
After she moved to Vancouver in 1986, she worked as the Regional Manager for three Dairy Queen restaurants.
Upon retiring, she dedicated her life to her family and her church, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Irene volunteered for St. Catherine's Circle and St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Irene loved to sew and could get a "sow's ear and turn it into a silk purse" with ease. She was famous among her circle for the legendary baking she shared with all.
Irene is survived by her brother, Vincent Van Uden; her son, Richard Adams (Carol); her daughter, Debra Adams; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo Adams; her daughter, Marjorie Faith; and six siblings.
The funeral will be Fri., May 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 400 S. Andresen Rd., Vancouver, WA. Her cremains will be interred in Pasco, WA.
Donations may be made in her memory to St. Vincent de Paul Society, 2456 NE Stapleton Rd., Vancouver, WA.
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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My condolences to the family of Mrs. Adams,sorry for your loss. Matthew 11:28,29,30, John 11:24,25,26,
E R
April 29, 2015
Even though I was not her "real" Grandchild we always referred to you as "Grandma Adams". You gladly watched 6 kids with a smile my 4 cousins and my sister and I. You would make homemade bread, cookies, hot chocolate, but my favorite I remember you making was the Fried Bread with Cinnamon & Sugar! Grandma Adams, you will be forever missed not just for your baking, but opening your heart and allowing yourself to be "Grandma Adams" to me. You gave me some very special memories as a child and I will be forever grateful. I love you, and I am so happy that you are now reunited with Leo. We were all so blessed to have you here with us for such a long time, and now you are living in eternal paradise. Until we meet again.
Teresa Peddle
April 27, 2015
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
April 26, 2015
Love you Aunt Irene. Danny,Cheri and Hayley
Danny Adams
April 26, 2015
So sorry for the passing of Irene:( She is in Heaven, shining down on all of us. I will never forget her welcoming smile when I started evening work at DQ, while getting my Licensed Childcare off the ground. She had such a smile and made everyone feel very important and love. Prayers to the family she has, I know that you will all miss her deeply. You will all see her again:) Sincerely Cindy Cooper
April 26, 2015
In remembrance of Aunt Irene. Thank you for being part of our lives. Love you
Blanche Penunuri -Wilson
April 25, 2015
Love and Peace Aunt Irene. God Bless. Love your brother Vincent and Family
Vincent Van Uden
April 25, 2015
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