E. Keith Adams

E. Keith Adams Battle Creek E. Keith Adams, age 92, of Battle Creek, died Monday, October 13, 2008, peacefully at Battle Creek Health System. Keith was born on August 17, 1916 in Battle Creek, the son of Elmer Evlin Adams of Peru, VT, and Levina May (Sherwood) Adams of Mt. Sterling, WI. He was a lifelong resident of Battle Creek and graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1934. He worked at the Battle Creek Post Office from April 1, 1936 as Personnel Assistant, Civil Service Examine in charge. He also worked the Parcel Post and Stamp windows. He was also timekeeper and worked in the Money Order section and Postal Savings Department. He remained there until being transferred to Kalamazoo, Miller Road Post Office on March 1, 1973, retiring on April 24, 1977 with 41 years and one month of service. He liked dancing, traveling and became a Amateur Radio Operator (HAM) with the call letters W8BAY. He was a life member of the Southern Michigan Amateur Radio Society. A member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees 123 where he was president for 2 years. He was also a State Officer of the Michigan NARFE as area 4 Field Vice President for several years. During this time he sponsored a new chapter in Greenville, MI. He was a member of the Ostomy Club, AARP, Boy Scout Troop 15 and a member of First Presbyterian Church and was an usher and Deacon. He will always be grateful for all his wonderful friends from Continental Bakery and will always hold you dear. On April 16, 1939 he married Katherine Elizabeth Kirsch in their newly decorated home at 59 Myrtle Ave., Battle Creek, MI, she preceded him in death on October 11, 2000. They had two sons, James Kirt Adams of Colorado Springs, CO, and Donald Keith Adams of Battle Creek. They celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 1989 at First Presbyterian Church Retreat Site and their 60th at First Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs. Adams were married for 61 and a half happy years. He is survived by his two sons; 4 granddaughters, Wendy (Adams) Davis of Battle Creek, Diane (Adams) Starkey of Travis AFB California, Brenda (Adams) Tjaden of Saudi Arabia, Renee Adams of Thorpe, Washington; 1 grandson, James Adams of Hickory Corners, MI; 3 great-grandsons, Sean and Kyle Davis of Battle Creek, and Aircin Tjaden of Saudi Arabia; 2 great-granddaughters, Emma Burk and Alison Adams of Hickory Corners, MI; sister-in-law, Joyce Hall and daughter Deborah of Battle Creek; brother-in-law, Edgar Kirsch of Tecumseh, MI; nieces, Jo Ann Mitchell of Colon, MI, Mary Jane Markos of Augusta, MI; and nephews, Jack Cox of Battle Creek, John Quincy Adams, Jr., of Battle Creek and Lee Adams of Bismarck, ND. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine; brother, John Quincy Adams, Sr.; both parents; sister-in-law, Ruth L. (Kirsch) Cox, Francis (Kirsch) Sherlin; and nephew, Steven Hall. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4:00 p.m. and 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 20, 2008 at the funeral home with the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey S. Carlson officiating. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or a Charity of One's Choice.