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Alma Adams Obituary
ALMA PEARL ADAMS
March 12, 1932 December 23, 2018
Alma (Harris) Adams, 86, passed away on December 23, 2018. She was a resident of Colorado Springs for 58 years.
She was born during the Dust Bowl days in Cimarron, Kansas in 1932. She married Van Adams in 1954 in Dodge City, Kansas. Van passed away in 1986.
Alma is survived by her beloved sister, Hazel Skinner, and brother, Harvey Harris, along with many treasured nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her son, Todd, married to Wendy (Rumovitz) and their children, Jessica and Derek. Her daughter, Holly, who was Alma's main care giver, also survives.
Alma was a lifelong educator. She began her career in several small towns in Kansas before coming to Colorado. Here, she taught English at Widefield High School. She retired in 1995. She attended Security Christian Church (now Pikes Peak Christian) for many years.
Many summers in her life were spent camping and exploring her beloved Rocky Mountains. After retirement; traveling the United States and Europe, gardening and kitty cats became her passions.
Alma will be interred next to Van at Shrine of Remembrance in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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for Alma Adams
January 23, 2019
Alma was my neighbor back in the 60's, so sorry to read of her death. Paula Brewer
Wilma (Murray) Bergeron
January 1, 2019
Mrs. Adams was a terrific teacher...taught us a lot and greatly appreciated her feedback...she will be missed...
John Cunningham
January 1, 2019
I believe I would reflect the thoughts of all WHS staff when I say that "KINDNESS" was Alma's middle name. Each of us is a tiny bit better for having known Alma. "Think back on all the tales that you remember--of Camelot"
Sheryl Pyle
December 31, 2018
Mrs. Adams was a sweet lady and a great teacher. My condolences to her family.
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A. M
December 30, 2018
My condolences go out to you and your fsmily.
Brian Zimkas
December 30, 2018
I had Mrs. Adams at WHS as a teacher. She was a great teacher. May she Rest In Peace.
Sherill Helfrich
December 30, 2018
My parents, Ilene Dailey Sherman and Don Sherman always spoke fondly of Alma and your family.
Our love and prayers,
Sherill Sherman Helfrich
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