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Sharon Adams Obituary

Sharon Lee Adams (Milligan) was born on April 24, 1944 in Corpus Christi, Texas to parents Robert V. Milligan and Barbara L. Milligan (McCarthy). Sharon passed away on January 20, 2010 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Sharon was a 1962 graduate of Hawthorne High School in California, and married Teddy G. Adams of Baileysville, West Virginia on June 24, 1963. The U.S. Air Force brought Ted and Sharon to Colorado Springs in 1976, where they settled after two tours of Japan and assignments in California and Mississippi. In 1983, Sharon became an active member of the El Paso County Republican Party, most recently serving as a member of the County Executive Committee and chairman of the Parade and Booth Committee. She also served on the Board of the Colorado Federation of Republican Women. In 2002 she was recognized as El Paso County Republican of the Year in honor of her many years of dedicated service. Sharon's last run as the "Fair Czarina" of the El Paso County Fair - Republican's booth was in 2009. Sharon fought valiantly against the cancer which took her life. Those of us who knew Sharon will miss her sense of humor, her passion and her ability to make everything fun. Sharon is survived by her husband Ted; sons William G. Adams (Brenda) of Woodland Park, CO and Daniel V. Adams of Widefield, CO; grandchildren Alexander G. and Zachary T. Adams of Woodland Park, CO; mother Barbara L. Milligan of Lancaster, CA; and sister Teresa Richardson of Seattle, WA . Sharon is preceded in death by son Robert W. Adams; brother Michael Milligan; sister Judith Nemila and father Robert Milligan. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Swan-Law Cascade Chapel.

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Published by The Gazette on Jan. 24, 2010.

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Mrs. Britt of Health Care

February 18, 2010

To the family and friends:
I do express my deep condolences. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all coomfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." 2nd Corinthians 1:3

Jeanne Smith

February 2, 2010

To Sharon's family,
I was privileged to know Sharon through her tireless work with the El Paso County Republicans. She helped me in so many ways and seeing her always brought a smile. She was generous with her energy and her time. I will miss my friend. My sincere sympathies to all the family.

Barb Grusing

January 31, 2010

To Ted and family,
Sharon was truly one of a kind! Few people have her wit and humor. She had a way of making you laugh until you were breathless. More than that however, she was a woman of principle, honor and courage...one of whom you can be truly proud. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

January 31, 2010

Dear Adams Family:

I meet Sharon at the Fair about 10 years ago when I started to help my brother in his kitchen.
She had a zest for life, and alway's had a smile on her face, and a one liner to boot.
She made you feel as you were her only reason for being there. I will never be able to make another "Cheif Salad" again. Story to long to go into, but we just want to say we loved Sharon as if she was our family and nothing will ever be the same.
Re'ee Harris-Omaha, NE
Grant Harris-Security, Co.(Brother)
Deve Killain-Cherokee, Iowa (Mother)
Trent Trudeau-Sioux City, Iowa(Grandson)

DEBBIE PETREA

January 29, 2010

DEAR FAMILY OF MY BELOVED BEST FRIEND AND COUSIN SHARON
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW BROKEN HEARTED I AM. I HAVE BEEN PRAYING FOR HER FOR WEEKS. AND NOW I CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HER AND FOR ALL OF YOU. TED,BILL,DAN AND ALEX AND ZACK.LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT HER. ALL THE FAMILY HERE IN CALIF. WILL MISS HER TRIPS OUT FOR SOME FAMILY FUNCTION, THEY WON'T BE THE SAME. WITH A HEAVY HEART AND ALOT OF PRAYERS FOR YOU ALL.

Mrs, Britt of Health Svs.

January 27, 2010

To the dear family members:
I offer my deep condolences. In the spirit of the Apostle Paul, we read: "For all things I have the strength by virtue of him who imparts power to me." Philipians 4:13

Shawn Brooks Perry

January 27, 2010

Dear Adams Family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
I met Mrs. Adams (when I got older I was allowed to call her Sharon!), it was probably 35 years ago and I was walking home from school. Some teenagers in a car drove through a puddle that was next to me and just soaked me ~ from the tip of my head to the bottoms of my feet! Mrs. Adams saw it happened and stopped to pick me up and drive me home. I do have to say I was crying so hard! When we pulled up in front of my home she realized that she knew my mom. So Mrs. Adams and my mom talked about what happened and I became a HUGE fan of hers from that day on. It's funny as I have seen Sharon throughout the years we always bring up that story.
There is little piece of my heart missing today and always know that she is one of my fondest memories of a random act of kindness.

Elena McCartney

January 26, 2010

Dear Adams Family,
I met Sharon many, many years ago through my brother in law Daryl...Even when I was a little kid Sharon was so nice and had such a loving heart! Even more recently (now that I'm an adult) and I would run into her at Walmart or anywhere else she would always talk to me and ask how I and my family were doing! We definetly lost a very wonderful woman and God gained a very special angel! My heart goes out to all of her family! You are in my thoughts and Prayers!

Jennifer and Mark Waller

January 25, 2010

Dear Adams Family, Sharon was a truely a remarkable, strong woman. It was an honor to have learn from her wisdom and caring. She will always be remembered. Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. God Bless.

Kit Roupe

January 25, 2010

Dear Ted, Robert, Michael, Judith, and Robert, and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. Sharon was a loving, wonderful, and cherished friend of many, and we will lovingingly remember her.

Jerry Myers

January 25, 2010

Dear Friends,

I will miss the talks and friendship we had with Sharon. I am deeply sorry for all our loss.

Chuck and Vickie Broerman

January 25, 2010

Dearest Adams Family
We will miss Sharon's laugh and her larger than life personality. She made us laugh so hard we would cry. Her reign as the county fair zariena will never be filled by anybody else. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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