ADAMS, Frankie May

The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona Saturday, April 27, 2013 Frankie May Adams May 14, 1917 – April 8, 2013 Frankie May Dunn Adams, 95, of Lake Oswego, formerly of Burns, OR, Tucson, AZ and Albany, OR, passed away Monday at The Pearl of Kruse Way. Frankie was a delight to all who knew her. Her wit and unique sense of style made her a wonderful person to know. She loved to write, travel, read, and learn new activities. Born in Burns, OR, Frankie was the daughter of Phillip and Elfie (Stafford) Dunn, and was raised on a cattle ranch in Harney County, Oregon. After graduating from Crane Boarding School, she moved to Eugene in 1937 and later attended business school in Portland. She joined the Civil Air Patrol in 1942 with a desire to fly aircraft. Following the Civil Air Patrol she met Wilbur (Bill) Adams of Eugene. They married in 1947 and moved to California, then Arizona where they both worked at Hughes Aircraft. Frankie and Bill lived in Tucson and Lake Montezuma, AZ for most of their life together. Frankie and Bill were among the first to purchase a Winnebago Motor Home, and they traveled to all 50 states including Canada and areas south of the border. During their retirement years, they had the opportunity to work for several years in National Parks including Yellowstone National Park as seasonal managers. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents in 1929 and 1962, and her husband, Bill on March 30, 1986. She also lost five brothers and sisters prior to her passing. Frankie is survived by a sister, Edith (Allie) Roberts of Milwaukee, and a brother, Thomas Dunn of Creswell. Many nieces and nephews and extended family mourn her passing. Contributions may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association for research at alz.org. Fisher Funeral Home is handling arrangements: www.fisherfuneralhome.com. The family is honoring her wishes for no memorial service. Information provided by survivors.