Donald Duane Adams
February 01, 1932 - February 14, 2021
DONALD'S OBITUARY
FAIRMONT: Donald Duane Adams was called to eternal rest on February 14, after a short illness, dying at his home, at his request. Surrounded by his three remaining children, Ned, Boni and Beth.
Donald was born February 1, 1932 in Webster City, IA to Truey and Mildred (McFarlane) Adams. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1950. He married Frances Bethell on December 4, 1953 at the Eagle Grove Methodist Church and they were married 61 years. They raised four children in Sherburn, MN. Don will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Stories abound about his Barbershop, fishing, cars (owned a Model A in Madelia) and his wit. Don and his deceased wife lived and worked in Martin County for over 40 years, where Don barbered, retiring to Fairmont in 2001. Don’s lifetime hobbies included an avid interest in automobiles, fishing the Minnesota Lakes, hunting pheasants, reading, watching birds and nature, and watching sports. His family loved to visit and he was especially loving and fun around the young grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the employees of the Mayo Clinic Health System and the Mayo Clinic Hospice, for the care over the years.
Those left to cherish his memory include, Ned Adams, of Fairmont, MN; daughters, Boni Worthley, and son-in-law, David Worthley, Virginia Beach, VA and Beth Armstead, and son-in-law, Rod Armstead, San Rafael, NM; Grandchildren: Taylor Adams (Diane), Williamsburg, VA; Brett Larsen (Amber, son Drake, and daughter, Hadassah) Englewood, CO; Elise Larsen (daughters, Lanea, Angelina, and Natalia) Grants, NM; Megan Daubert (Michael, daughter, Carmen, and sons, Brook and Ryland) Virginia Beach, VA; Heather Fischer (Matthew, son, Jack) Virginia Beach, VA; Preston Worthley (Anna), Richmond, VA; and Brianna Worthley, Harrisonburg, VA. Brother, Erv Adams, Sebring, FL; Brother-in-law, Carroll Hallagan, Council Bluffs, IA; and many other relatives and citizens of Martin County.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Francis and son, Derek; sisters, Margaret, Mary, Martha, and Beverly; brothers Edward and Larry, and beloved relatives and friends.
Cards may be received at: Ned Adams, 424 E. 12th St., Fairmont, MN 56031. Memorial Contributions may be sent to LLS.org (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) or aadaa.org (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).
Burial will occur at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, IA at a later date. Messages of Sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com
February 01, 1932 - February 14, 2021
DONALD'S OBITUARY
FAIRMONT: Donald Duane Adams was called to eternal rest on February 14, after a short illness, dying at his home, at his request. Surrounded by his three remaining children, Ned, Boni and Beth.
Donald was born February 1, 1932 in Webster City, IA to Truey and Mildred (McFarlane) Adams. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1950. He married Frances Bethell on December 4, 1953 at the Eagle Grove Methodist Church and they were married 61 years. They raised four children in Sherburn, MN. Don will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Stories abound about his Barbershop, fishing, cars (owned a Model A in Madelia) and his wit. Don and his deceased wife lived and worked in Martin County for over 40 years, where Don barbered, retiring to Fairmont in 2001. Don’s lifetime hobbies included an avid interest in automobiles, fishing the Minnesota Lakes, hunting pheasants, reading, watching birds and nature, and watching sports. His family loved to visit and he was especially loving and fun around the young grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the employees of the Mayo Clinic Health System and the Mayo Clinic Hospice, for the care over the years.
Those left to cherish his memory include, Ned Adams, of Fairmont, MN; daughters, Boni Worthley, and son-in-law, David Worthley, Virginia Beach, VA and Beth Armstead, and son-in-law, Rod Armstead, San Rafael, NM; Grandchildren: Taylor Adams (Diane), Williamsburg, VA; Brett Larsen (Amber, son Drake, and daughter, Hadassah) Englewood, CO; Elise Larsen (daughters, Lanea, Angelina, and Natalia) Grants, NM; Megan Daubert (Michael, daughter, Carmen, and sons, Brook and Ryland) Virginia Beach, VA; Heather Fischer (Matthew, son, Jack) Virginia Beach, VA; Preston Worthley (Anna), Richmond, VA; and Brianna Worthley, Harrisonburg, VA. Brother, Erv Adams, Sebring, FL; Brother-in-law, Carroll Hallagan, Council Bluffs, IA; and many other relatives and citizens of Martin County.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Francis and son, Derek; sisters, Margaret, Mary, Martha, and Beverly; brothers Edward and Larry, and beloved relatives and friends.
Cards may be received at: Ned Adams, 424 E. 12th St., Fairmont, MN 56031. Memorial Contributions may be sent to LLS.org (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) or aadaa.org (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).
Burial will occur at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, IA at a later date. Messages of Sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com
Donald Duane Adams
February 01, 1932 - February 14, 2021
DONALD'S OBITUARY
FAIRMONT: Donald Duane Adams was called to eternal rest on February 14, after a short illness, dying at his home, at his request. Surrounded by his three remaining children, Ned, Boni and Beth.
Donald was born February 1, 1932 in Webster City, IA to Truey and Mildred (McFarlane) Adams. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1950. He married Frances Bethell on December 4, 1953 at the Eagle Grove Methodist Church and they were married 61 years. They raised four children in Sherburn, MN. Don will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Stories abound about his Barbershop, fishing, cars (owned a Model A in Madelia) and his wit. Don and his deceased wife lived and worked in Martin County for over 40 years, where Don barbered, retiring to Fairmont in 2001. Don’s lifetime hobbies included an avid interest in automobiles, fishing the Minnesota Lakes, hunting pheasants, reading, watching birds and nature, and watching sports. His family loved to visit and he was especially loving and fun around the young grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the employees of the Mayo Clinic Health System and the Mayo Clinic Hospice, for the care over the years.
Those left to cherish his memory include, Ned Adams, of Fairmont, MN; daughters, Boni Worthley, and son-in-law, David Worthley, Virginia Beach, VA and Beth Armstead, and son-in-law, Rod Armstead, San Rafael, NM; Grandchildren: Taylor Adams (Diane), Williamsburg, VA; Brett Larsen (Amber, son Drake, and daughter, Hadassah) Englewood, CO; Elise Larsen (daughters, Lanea, Angelina, and Natalia) Grants, NM; Megan Daubert (Michael, daughter, Carmen, and sons, Brook and Ryland) Virginia Beach, VA; Heather Fischer (Matthew, son, Jack) Virginia Beach, VA; Preston Worthley (Anna), Richmond, VA; and Brianna Worthley, Harrisonburg, VA. Brother, Erv Adams, Sebring, FL; Brother-in-law, Carroll Hallagan, Council Bluffs, IA; and many other relatives and citizens of Martin County.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Francis and son, Derek; sisters, Margaret, Mary, Martha, and Beverly; brothers Edward and Larry, and beloved relatives and friends.
Cards may be received at: Ned Adams, 424 E. 12th St., Fairmont, MN 56031. Memorial Contributions may be sent to LLS.org (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) or aadaa.org (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).
Burial will occur at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, IA at a later date. Messages of Sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com
February 01, 1932 - February 14, 2021
DONALD'S OBITUARY
FAIRMONT: Donald Duane Adams was called to eternal rest on February 14, after a short illness, dying at his home, at his request. Surrounded by his three remaining children, Ned, Boni and Beth.
Donald was born February 1, 1932 in Webster City, IA to Truey and Mildred (McFarlane) Adams. He graduated from Madelia High School in 1950. He married Frances Bethell on December 4, 1953 at the Eagle Grove Methodist Church and they were married 61 years. They raised four children in Sherburn, MN. Don will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor. Stories abound about his Barbershop, fishing, cars (owned a Model A in Madelia) and his wit. Don and his deceased wife lived and worked in Martin County for over 40 years, where Don barbered, retiring to Fairmont in 2001. Don’s lifetime hobbies included an avid interest in automobiles, fishing the Minnesota Lakes, hunting pheasants, reading, watching birds and nature, and watching sports. His family loved to visit and he was especially loving and fun around the young grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the employees of the Mayo Clinic Health System and the Mayo Clinic Hospice, for the care over the years.
Those left to cherish his memory include, Ned Adams, of Fairmont, MN; daughters, Boni Worthley, and son-in-law, David Worthley, Virginia Beach, VA and Beth Armstead, and son-in-law, Rod Armstead, San Rafael, NM; Grandchildren: Taylor Adams (Diane), Williamsburg, VA; Brett Larsen (Amber, son Drake, and daughter, Hadassah) Englewood, CO; Elise Larsen (daughters, Lanea, Angelina, and Natalia) Grants, NM; Megan Daubert (Michael, daughter, Carmen, and sons, Brook and Ryland) Virginia Beach, VA; Heather Fischer (Matthew, son, Jack) Virginia Beach, VA; Preston Worthley (Anna), Richmond, VA; and Brianna Worthley, Harrisonburg, VA. Brother, Erv Adams, Sebring, FL; Brother-in-law, Carroll Hallagan, Council Bluffs, IA; and many other relatives and citizens of Martin County.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Francis and son, Derek; sisters, Margaret, Mary, Martha, and Beverly; brothers Edward and Larry, and beloved relatives and friends.
Cards may be received at: Ned Adams, 424 E. 12th St., Fairmont, MN 56031. Memorial Contributions may be sent to LLS.org (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society) or aadaa.org (Anxiety and Depression Association of America).
Burial will occur at the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion, IA at a later date. Messages of Sympathy may be sent to the family online at www.kramerfuneralhome.com
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