ADAMS, John Frederick

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Posted: Friday, March 22, 2013 - John Frederick Adams passed away March 17, 2013 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 93. He was born in Birmingham, Ala. to Bob and Gertrude (Skull) Adams. John served in the United States Army during World War II. In March of 1941, John married Alice Seymour and they raised a family together while he worked as a glazier in California. They then retired in Lake Havasu City, building houses. For the past 35 years John has lived in Lake Havasu City. John is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; his parents; his brothers, Joseph and Louis Adams; his sisters, Gwendolyn Lang and Ceclia Brooks; and his companion of nine years, Patricia Billaud. He is survived by his son, Bob Adams and his daughter, Carolyn Bowen, both of Lake Havasu City; his five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a foster son, Gene Anawalt and his wife Diane, of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. He was an inspiration to all and his joyful nature will never be forgotten. “Dad” Your spirit is free now, Your pain is gone, For those you loved, Your soul lives on. Your Loving Family In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to Hospice of Havasu. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to John’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.