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1940
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2013
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Jim Adams Obituary
Jim's 23 years of service in the US Army as a maintenance technician included one tour in Okinawa and two in Vietnam. He retired from the military in 1982 as a Chief Warrant Officer after which he continued to serve his country as a civil service employee at Ft. Carson for 20 years.
Jim met his wife, Inge Adams, while stationed in Germany. He is survived by her, his brother Don Adams and his daughters: Renee Adams - husband Justin Gibbens, Brenda Tjaden - husband Dr. Jeff Tjaden and son Aricin Tjaden, and LtCol (ret) Diana Starkey - husband Rod Starkey.
Jim enjoyed many hobbies including camping, hunting, stamp collecting, building model trains, and traveling. His travels took him all over the world and recently included a river cruise in Germany with his whole family to celebrate his and Inge's 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Jim will be remembered for his dependability, creativity, organization, attention to detail, and sense of humor.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his name for cancer or Parkinson's disease research.
Memorial Services will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at Soldier's Memorial Chapel, Ft. Carson. Reception to follow at Edelweiss Restaurant.
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Dave Cruz, CW4 (Ret) US Army
January 2, 2014
Currently in Florida, and was saddened to learn of Jim's passing. We had some good times together when he was
the government contract monitor during my time as the Fort Carson Transportation Motor Pool Project Manager. Jim was a great guy who I was proud to call a friend. My sincere condolences to his family!
Linda Reynolds
December 30, 2013
I am truly sorry for your loss. I was fortunate to have worked with Jim for many years at Ft Carson. He was a good man. My prayers are with you.
Heather Redding
December 29, 2013
I am saddened by the news of your loss.
Karen Brian
December 28, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about Jim's death!! We wondered why we hadn't heard from you regarding the hike on the 24th. Now we know! May you find peace and comfort in the Lord during this time of loss and greiving. See you on the trail. Love Karen (Brian)
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