Son of William A. and Tina G. (Fowler) Adams, former native of the Sierra valley, Ca and the latter of Oakland, Ca. The paternal grandfather, John Charles Adams, was an honored pioneer of Sierra Valley, settling there in 1863.
IN MEMORY OF MR. RALSTON ("ROLLIE") W. ADAMS
DECEMBER 20, 1921 - JANUARY 16, 1999
Mr. Rollie Adams, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on the morning of 16 January 1999, at St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, MT, of complications associated with a chronic illness. Born in Quincy, California, and raised in the Sierra Valley of Northern California, Rollie was the youngest of eight children born to William and Tina (Fowler) Adams. Rollie delivered mail in San Francisco while attending the Polytechnic Business College and School of Engineering in Oakland, California, where his mother had been an Instructor in Bookkeeping, Spelling and Rapid Calculations. On March 17, 1943 he married the lady who would be his wife for the next 56 years, Rachel Horner. During World War II he proudly served in the Army-Air Corps and was subsequently deployed to RAF Burtonwood, England, as Foreman of the Machine Shop. His military service was further distinguished by his selection to serve in an elite cadre of service men specifically chosen to work on a Top Secret project involving the first jet engines to be used in the war effort.
Following the conclusion of his military service, Rollie returned to Sacramento, California, where he helped build the Campbell's Soup factory. Wherever he lived, Rollie was always active in building up God's Kingdom, and as a youth leader had a special interest in young people. An accomplished musician who mastered multiple instruments, Rollie and his wife joined his sister and brother-in-law in an evangelical ministry and traveled extensively. In the late 1940's they assisted in the construction of several new homes in the Sacramento area, in order to finance the establishment of a Christian boy's ranch in Yacolt, Washington. As a rancher, he raised sheep and cattle and at the same time, became a productive logger in both Washington and California, before ultimately settling in Lemhi County, Idaho in 1965. Rollie actively participated in a wide range of political, and community activities, to include the Cattleman's Association, the Woolgrower's Association, and Farm Bureau. Of note is the fact that Rollie Adams was instrumental in establishing the first Farm Bureau Association in Lemhi County in the late 1960's. Since there were no existing Farm Bureau Insurance agents in Lemhi County, Rollie undertook the task of mastering the educational requirements needed to become an agent himself. He served in this capacity until a full time Farm Bureau agent could be found. Rollie was a charter member of the Lemhi County chapter of the Veteran's of Foreign War (VFW), was active in the Alliance for America, and was a precinct committeeman for the Lemhi County Republican Party. As the Town Crier, Rollie became a familiar voice throughout the Lemhi Valley. Among Rollie's many other accomplishments is the design and development of the Sunset Heights residential area.
Known for his patriotic spirit and dedication to family, friends and country, Rollie and his wife Rachel succeeded in touching the hearts of many. Rollie is survived by his wife, Rachel, brother Bert, sister Elvie, four children: Milton "Shorty" (Vickie) Adams of Tooele, Utah, Karen (Larry) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and twins Terry (Becky) Adams of Lolo, Montana & Gary (Arnyce) Adams of Alexandria, Virginia, as well as a daughter-in-law, Jan Black of Fredonia, Kansas, a foster child, Jerry Barber of Seattle, Washington, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His sudden departure from the Salmon community represents a great loss to us all. Although his memory will surely live on, we all wish him eternal peace.
IN MEMORY OF MR. RALSTON ("ROLLIE") W. ADAMS
DECEMBER 20, 1921 - JANUARY 16, 1999
Mr. Rollie Adams, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on the morning of 16 January 1999, at St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, MT, of complications associated with a chronic illness. Born in Quincy, California, and raised in the Sierra Valley of Northern California, Rollie was the youngest of eight children born to William and Tina (Fowler) Adams. Rollie delivered mail in San Francisco while attending the Polytechnic Business College and School of Engineering in Oakland, California, where his mother had been an Instructor in Bookkeeping, Spelling and Rapid Calculations. On March 17, 1943 he married the lady who would be his wife for the next 56 years, Rachel Horner. During World War II he proudly served in the Army-Air Corps and was subsequently deployed to RAF Burtonwood, England, as Foreman of the Machine Shop. His military service was further distinguished by his selection to serve in an elite cadre of service men specifically chosen to work on a Top Secret project involving the first jet engines to be used in the war effort.
Following the conclusion of his military service, Rollie returned to Sacramento, California, where he helped build the Campbell's Soup factory. Wherever he lived, Rollie was always active in building up God's Kingdom, and as a youth leader had a special interest in young people. An accomplished musician who mastered multiple instruments, Rollie and his wife joined his sister and brother-in-law in an evangelical ministry and traveled extensively. In the late 1940's they assisted in the construction of several new homes in the Sacramento area, in order to finance the establishment of a Christian boy's ranch in Yacolt, Washington. As a rancher, he raised sheep and cattle and at the same time, became a productive logger in both Washington and California, before ultimately settling in Lemhi County, Idaho in 1965. Rollie actively participated in a wide range of political, and community activities, to include the Cattleman's Association, the Woolgrower's Association, and Farm Bureau. Of note is the fact that Rollie Adams was instrumental in establishing the first Farm Bureau Association in Lemhi County in the late 1960's. Since there were no existing Farm Bureau Insurance agents in Lemhi County, Rollie undertook the task of mastering the educational requirements needed to become an agent himself. He served in this capacity until a full time Farm Bureau agent could be found. Rollie was a charter member of the Lemhi County chapter of the Veteran's of Foreign War (VFW), was active in the Alliance for America, and was a precinct committeeman for the Lemhi County Republican Party. As the Town Crier, Rollie became a familiar voice throughout the Lemhi Valley. Among Rollie's many other accomplishments is the design and development of the Sunset Heights residential area.
Known for his patriotic spirit and dedication to family, friends and country, Rollie and his wife Rachel succeeded in touching the hearts of many. Rollie is survived by his wife, Rachel, brother Bert, sister Elvie, four children: Milton "Shorty" (Vickie) Adams of Tooele, Utah, Karen (Larry) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and twins Terry (Becky) Adams of Lolo, Montana & Gary (Arnyce) Adams of Alexandria, Virginia, as well as a daughter-in-law, Jan Black of Fredonia, Kansas, a foster child, Jerry Barber of Seattle, Washington, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His sudden departure from the Salmon community represents a great loss to us all. Although his memory will surely live on, we all wish him eternal peace.
Son of William A. and Tina G. (Fowler) Adams, former native of the Sierra valley, Ca and the latter of Oakland, Ca. The paternal grandfather, John Charles Adams, was an honored pioneer of Sierra Valley, settling there in 1863.
IN MEMORY OF MR. RALSTON ("ROLLIE") W. ADAMS
DECEMBER 20, 1921 - JANUARY 16, 1999
Mr. Rollie Adams, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on the morning of 16 January 1999, at St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, MT, of complications associated with a chronic illness. Born in Quincy, California, and raised in the Sierra Valley of Northern California, Rollie was the youngest of eight children born to William and Tina (Fowler) Adams. Rollie delivered mail in San Francisco while attending the Polytechnic Business College and School of Engineering in Oakland, California, where his mother had been an Instructor in Bookkeeping, Spelling and Rapid Calculations. On March 17, 1943 he married the lady who would be his wife for the next 56 years, Rachel Horner. During World War II he proudly served in the Army-Air Corps and was subsequently deployed to RAF Burtonwood, England, as Foreman of the Machine Shop. His military service was further distinguished by his selection to serve in an elite cadre of service men specifically chosen to work on a Top Secret project involving the first jet engines to be used in the war effort.
Following the conclusion of his military service, Rollie returned to Sacramento, California, where he helped build the Campbell's Soup factory. Wherever he lived, Rollie was always active in building up God's Kingdom, and as a youth leader had a special interest in young people. An accomplished musician who mastered multiple instruments, Rollie and his wife joined his sister and brother-in-law in an evangelical ministry and traveled extensively. In the late 1940's they assisted in the construction of several new homes in the Sacramento area, in order to finance the establishment of a Christian boy's ranch in Yacolt, Washington. As a rancher, he raised sheep and cattle and at the same time, became a productive logger in both Washington and California, before ultimately settling in Lemhi County, Idaho in 1965. Rollie actively participated in a wide range of political, and community activities, to include the Cattleman's Association, the Woolgrower's Association, and Farm Bureau. Of note is the fact that Rollie Adams was instrumental in establishing the first Farm Bureau Association in Lemhi County in the late 1960's. Since there were no existing Farm Bureau Insurance agents in Lemhi County, Rollie undertook the task of mastering the educational requirements needed to become an agent himself. He served in this capacity until a full time Farm Bureau agent could be found. Rollie was a charter member of the Lemhi County chapter of the Veteran's of Foreign War (VFW), was active in the Alliance for America, and was a precinct committeeman for the Lemhi County Republican Party. As the Town Crier, Rollie became a familiar voice throughout the Lemhi Valley. Among Rollie's many other accomplishments is the design and development of the Sunset Heights residential area.
Known for his patriotic spirit and dedication to family, friends and country, Rollie and his wife Rachel succeeded in touching the hearts of many. Rollie is survived by his wife, Rachel, brother Bert, sister Elvie, four children: Milton "Shorty" (Vickie) Adams of Tooele, Utah, Karen (Larry) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and twins Terry (Becky) Adams of Lolo, Montana & Gary (Arnyce) Adams of Alexandria, Virginia, as well as a daughter-in-law, Jan Black of Fredonia, Kansas, a foster child, Jerry Barber of Seattle, Washington, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His sudden departure from the Salmon community represents a great loss to us all. Although his memory will surely live on, we all wish him eternal peace.
IN MEMORY OF MR. RALSTON ("ROLLIE") W. ADAMS
DECEMBER 20, 1921 - JANUARY 16, 1999
Mr. Rollie Adams, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on the morning of 16 January 1999, at St. Patrick's Hospital, Missoula, MT, of complications associated with a chronic illness. Born in Quincy, California, and raised in the Sierra Valley of Northern California, Rollie was the youngest of eight children born to William and Tina (Fowler) Adams. Rollie delivered mail in San Francisco while attending the Polytechnic Business College and School of Engineering in Oakland, California, where his mother had been an Instructor in Bookkeeping, Spelling and Rapid Calculations. On March 17, 1943 he married the lady who would be his wife for the next 56 years, Rachel Horner. During World War II he proudly served in the Army-Air Corps and was subsequently deployed to RAF Burtonwood, England, as Foreman of the Machine Shop. His military service was further distinguished by his selection to serve in an elite cadre of service men specifically chosen to work on a Top Secret project involving the first jet engines to be used in the war effort.
Following the conclusion of his military service, Rollie returned to Sacramento, California, where he helped build the Campbell's Soup factory. Wherever he lived, Rollie was always active in building up God's Kingdom, and as a youth leader had a special interest in young people. An accomplished musician who mastered multiple instruments, Rollie and his wife joined his sister and brother-in-law in an evangelical ministry and traveled extensively. In the late 1940's they assisted in the construction of several new homes in the Sacramento area, in order to finance the establishment of a Christian boy's ranch in Yacolt, Washington. As a rancher, he raised sheep and cattle and at the same time, became a productive logger in both Washington and California, before ultimately settling in Lemhi County, Idaho in 1965. Rollie actively participated in a wide range of political, and community activities, to include the Cattleman's Association, the Woolgrower's Association, and Farm Bureau. Of note is the fact that Rollie Adams was instrumental in establishing the first Farm Bureau Association in Lemhi County in the late 1960's. Since there were no existing Farm Bureau Insurance agents in Lemhi County, Rollie undertook the task of mastering the educational requirements needed to become an agent himself. He served in this capacity until a full time Farm Bureau agent could be found. Rollie was a charter member of the Lemhi County chapter of the Veteran's of Foreign War (VFW), was active in the Alliance for America, and was a precinct committeeman for the Lemhi County Republican Party. As the Town Crier, Rollie became a familiar voice throughout the Lemhi Valley. Among Rollie's many other accomplishments is the design and development of the Sunset Heights residential area.
Known for his patriotic spirit and dedication to family, friends and country, Rollie and his wife Rachel succeeded in touching the hearts of many. Rollie is survived by his wife, Rachel, brother Bert, sister Elvie, four children: Milton "Shorty" (Vickie) Adams of Tooele, Utah, Karen (Larry) Johnson of Idaho Falls, and twins Terry (Becky) Adams of Lolo, Montana & Gary (Arnyce) Adams of Alexandria, Virginia, as well as a daughter-in-law, Jan Black of Fredonia, Kansas, a foster child, Jerry Barber of Seattle, Washington, ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His sudden departure from the Salmon community represents a great loss to us all. Although his memory will surely live on, we all wish him eternal peace.
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