David Wayne Adams

David Wayne Adams, 71, of Greeley, CO passed away April 2, 2011 in Greeley. Dave was born June 25, 1939 to Harold and Dorothy (Pister) Adams in Fullerton, CA. Dave grew up in the Monte Vista, CO region and graduated from Alamosa High School in 1958. On November 1, 1959 he married Jeanette Keil in Monte Vista. He went on to attend Adams State College for 2 years, then began working for Public Service Company and Western Slope Gas Company. In 1973 the couple moved to Craig, CO where he began working as Vice President and Manager of the northwest division of Greeley Gas Company. During his time in Craig, he was a Boy Scouts of America volunteer, Dale Carnegie instructor, Colorado North West Community College board member, member and term president of the Craig Lyons Club, board president of Memorial Hospital of Craig, and member of the Colorado State labor board. He also owned and operated Adams of Colorado Transportation with the assistance of his brother Chub. Dave retired in 1997 from the gas company, and moved to Greeley in 2003. Upon his retirement, Dave worked for Uticor as a joint utility coordinating consultant and enjoyed several hobbies and a pure love for cars. He enjoyed playing golf, off-road motorcycling and playing bridge. He was a member and term president of Pioneer Investor’s Club. He wrote car reviews for the "Villager,” "Denver Herald,” and "The Gambler” newspapers. He was the treasurer for Rocky Mountain Automotive Press, but most importantly, he was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother and friend who deeply enjoyed spending time with those he loved. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; his sons, Bruce and Jerry (Tricia); grandchildren, Amy Adams, Randy Adams, Allen Adams, and Glen Adams; two brothers, Denny (Carole) and Skip (Trudi); his mother-in-law, Martha Keil; numerous brother and sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; numerous beloved friends and former colleagues; and Gracie the cat. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Chub. A Memorial Service will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at Adamson Chapel, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley. Memorial Contributions may be made to "Weld County Humane Society” in care of Adamson Funeral and Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634.