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David Adams Obituary

David Charles Adams

Battle Creek

David Charles Adams, 58,  passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at his home. He was born February 15, 1955 in South Elmsall, England the son of Charles and Phyllis (Stanfield) Adams. Dave emmigrated to the United States at the age of 17 where he obtained his US citizenship. He married Melinda Varner on August 11, 1984 in Battle Creek. In August of 1985 Dave and Melinda welcomed their precious daughter, Megan in to the world. Dave served in the United States Army from 1974-1977. Upon his honorable discharge from the US Army he went to work for the VA Police Force in Battle Creek and then became a Pennfield Township Police Officer. Dave joined the Battle Creek Police Department in 1981 as a Patrol Officer and earned the rank of Detective in 1993. Dave was a Detective for the PD until retiring in 2003. He received many awards during his time with the BCPD; Officer of the Year in 2003, 28 unit citations, 16 awards for professional excellence, 6 meritorious service awards, and 2 medals for Bravery. He spent 2 years assisting the Barry Township Police developing a drug unit. He worked as a government contractor for a year and a half training the Iraqi police and a year in Afghanistan training the Afghan police. He was a member of the American Legion #298 and the FOP #121. He enjoyed golfing, riding his motorcycle, Monday Night Football nights at the Lakeview Lounge where he rooted for his Philadelphia Eagles. Dave, Melinda and Megan loved to travel to Europe to visit family. Dave was a loving and devoted husband and father who never missed his daughter's dance performances at WMU. His dogs, Britton and Jack (Boxers), hold a special place in his heart. He cherished every moment he had with his family and friends.

Dave is survived by his wife, Melinda Adams; daughter, Megan (TJ Hagist) Adams; siblings, Jacky (Roger) Slade of England, Jeanette (Hadge) Watkins of Cyprus, Neil Adams of England, and Beverly (Al)  Reilly of Philadelphia; father in law, Richard Varner; mother in law, Jean (Ray) Johns; brother and sister in laws, Dan (Sandy) Varner, Greg Varner, and Jackie (John) Walbeck; best friend, Esteban (Theresa) Rivera; cousin, Heidi Fuhrman; a host of nieces and nephews and his many brothers and sisters in blue.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held Sunday, December 15, 2013 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service. Memorial services will be held Monday, December 16, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Assembly of God located at 800 S. 24th Street in Battle Creek. A private family burial will be held at a later date at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to the David C. Adams Scholarship Fund for Law Enforcement Education. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145  www.bachmanhebble.com

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 13, 2013.
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When losing a love one, sadness fills our hearts but we can trust in God's word to bring us comforts that can be everlasting to take away the pain. John 17:3

Davis

December 27, 2013

Melinda and Megan so sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and May God give you each the strength you need. Dave was an extraordinary man who will be missed dearly. Jeanette and Ken Cook

Jeanette Cool

December 16, 2013

Melinda and Megan, my heart aches for you. I am so fortunate to have known such a great man and he sure was blessed to have two of the most amazing woman I know in his life. I will continue to lift you up in prayer and pray for peace and comfort. We love you both.

Jon and Kelli Valentine

December 16, 2013

sorry for your lost and dave adams will be missed he was a good and fair man, i only knew him from bcpd but dealing in that some times you never know but he was always the same and meant what he said, me and my family was glad to have got a chance to know him all who didn't you missed-out, my prayers to his wife and family at this time. stacy howlett

stacy howlett

December 15, 2013

B.c. Tailor shop

December 15, 2013

Melinda and Megan , what could I say to help you with your pain. David was such a special place in my heart. The loss of such a great man is unbelievable . I'll miss his smiling face coming in my shop. Talking about what a great wife and daughter he has and how blessed he is. I'll miss him , please stop from time to time . I love you both

Barbara Lipps

December 15, 2013

Officer Adams was a very nice officer as well as friend, you will truly be missed, rest in peace dear friend, Fran Jamison

fransesta jamison

December 14, 2013

My Deepest sympathies to you Melinda and everyone who was fortunate to know Dave. He was an amazing person and will be missed.

Ron Brown

December 14, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Tom Schram

December 14, 2013

Melinda, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Lots of great memories.

Marianne Drewry

December 14, 2013

My sympathies to Melinda and Megan on Dave's passing. Those of us hired as officers at BCPD in the mid 90's admired his knowledge of the job and his sense of humor. After his retirement, I remember him occasionally pulling up to the side of the station on his Harley. Ride like the wind Dave, we are going to miss you.

Jeff Armstrong

December 14, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Melinda. My heart aches with sorrow at your loss.

Cassie Roberts

December 14, 2013

Melinda and Megan, Im very sorry for your loss. Melinda, I remember it was love at first sight when we were at KCC!!-he had you at Hello:-)

Deb Andersen

December 13, 2013

My heart is broken for Megan and Melinda. The world lost such and amazing man. I will always have the most fond memories of Monday Night Football and the Lakeview Lounge. Those were some of my favorite times in Battle Creek. I will keep you in my prayers.

Susan "Memaw" Bennett

December 13, 2013

God Bless your Soul. Dave was always a man of high honor, respect and integrity. He was one of BCPD's finest, but more than that an even better man!! Three generations of our family had the privilege of working beside and getting to know Dave and it was an honor to say the least. His loss saddens us all and we will keep his entire family in our thoughts and prayers....

The Tolf Family

December 13, 2013

Melinda I am so very sorry for your loss. Words can not express how you must feel,you will be in my thoughts and prayers

Maryann Herbstreith

December 13, 2013

Prayers to the family.

Connie Robinson

December 13, 2013

Sorry to here of Dave's passing,he always had our backs on accidents and fire calls. What a great sense of humor .It was a privilege to know him.

Steve Sweet

December 13, 2013

Melinda and Megan I am so very sorry. My heart aches for you and I will pray that you are eventually able to find comfort in the great memories you made together as a family.

Sarah Hamric

December 13, 2013

Melinda and Megan...Our heart felt thoughts and prayers to you both. Dave was a #1 detective and friend whom I worked many cases with. We will miss him dearly.

Al/Nancy Tolf

December 13, 2013

May God keep his arms around your family in this time of need. My prayers go out to your wife and daughter, and the rest of the family. You will truly be missed by me, my special friend! R.I.P Dave you're with the angels now, what a great place to be! Love always and you'll never be forgotten.

Rhoda Harrison

December 13, 2013

Megan and Melinda - Your Kellogg family is thinking about you. We love you both!

Julie Lewis

December 13, 2013

Dave was always a very happy man, bragged about his beautiful daughter and wife. As an officer he was well above most and as a friend he was an ace. Love you, Dave and will miss you dearly.

Marsha Tech

December 13, 2013

I am so deeply sorry for your loss Melinda and Megan. What an awesome man and I'm so grateful that I was able to know him. May the Lord bless you and keep you in this time of pain. All my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Jodee Billings

December 13, 2013

I have no words to express how sorry I am for Megan and Melinda. The world has lost such a great man. I will always cherish my memories of Monday Night Football at the Lakeview Lounge! What fun times. I love you both dearly and I'm praying for you.

Susan "Mema" Bennett

December 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Melinda and the family. Dave is a true hero.

Brian and Sara Grasseschi

Brian Grasseschi

December 13, 2013

I was honored to be among Dave's friends.He was a good man and spoke with love and affection for his wife and daughter.

Peggy Daly

December 13, 2013

Love and prayers to you.
Rick and Paula Peterson

December 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers for David and of a life well lived. Rest in Peace.

Mark Reece

December 13, 2013

Sending my deepest sympothy to Melinda and Megan. I will never forget the day I was eating lunch at Antonios (a favorite among all three Adams) when I saw Dave give Melinda a surprise homecoming after a long tour oversees. At the time they were perfect strangers to me, but it was a magical moment to see the two of them embrace and cry of happiness that they were together again. There wasn't a dry eye in the place, including mine. Years later I met his daughter, Megan and learned that that was her dad surprising her mom. Megan has shared so many amazing stories about her dad. I know he will be missed by so many. God Bless.

Alisha Ryder

December 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with Melinda and the family. Dave will live on within our hearts. I will remember all the good times we got to share with Dave. I am so sorry to hear of his passing so early in life. God Bless him.

December 13, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss Melinda and Megan. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob,Gerry,Brian,and Carrie Greenfield

December 13, 2013

To Melinda, Megan, and to your family and friends. Please accept my condolenses on the passing of David.

Jeff Kruithoff

December 13, 2013

Sherri Ashley

December 13, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sherri Ashley

December 13, 2013

Melinda I am so sorry to hear of your loss at such a difficult time. My heart goes out to you and your loving family. I know he will be greatly missed..I knew Dave from being a dispatcher when it was located in Battle Creek..

Janet Maricic

December 13, 2013

I have known Melinda and Dave from when Melinda was my supervisor at the mall. Soon after that I was babysitting Megan for many years and I have many fond memories of the Eldred Street house. I have always looked up to Dave and Melinda and love them like family. I will miss seeing Dave at the UFC fight nights and getting my big hug from him as I always did no matter where we were and who was around. My heart goes out to you both Melinda and Megan. Your favorite Kiddo! Vera

Vera (Templeton) Lautzenheiser

December 13, 2013

Am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult journey.
God bless

Mary Lynn Hollister

December 13, 2013

So sorry to see Dave as passed. He will be missed, a great guy and liked by all.
Rita
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Rita DeVore

December 13, 2013

God's peace be with you Melinda and Megan. He was a good man and you have many wonderful memories. We are so sorry for your loss. Rick and Susie Crockett

December 13, 2013

More than 28 yrs ago, my best friend and I were stranded at the balloon festival (my parents thought we had a ride and left). It was after midnight, we were 15, and one BCPD officer refused to leave us there. He gave us a ride to his house, where we met his very pregnant wife Melinda, gave us pops to drink, then took us to my house. As an adult, he became my friend. My husband and sons got to know him, too. When he ran for political office, I volunteered on his campaigns. Dave was one of the nicest people I have ever known. My condolences and prayers are w/ Melinda and his family. He will be missed.

kim schwab

December 12, 2013

I will miss you brother...you left a lasting impact in my life..I'll always remember you...

Victor Pierce

December 12, 2013

You will be greatly missed. God bless you and your family at your time of loss. I worked at the VA in 1977 and have had the pleasure of seeing him from time to time. May God comfort your family and friends. Pattie mcclaine ( mcclaines towing)

pattie and Kevin mcclaine

December 12, 2013

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