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Steven "Joel" Adams, age 26, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Visitation 1-8p.m. Monday, August 29, with family present 6-8p.m. at Smith Mortuary, 7031 N. Broadway, Haysville. Graveside service 1p.m. Tuesday, August 30, Greenwood Cemetery, 6231 W. 47th St. S., Wichita. Joel is survived by his son, Lawrence Noel Adams; mother, Deborah (Philip) Dellinger; father, Steve (Kristine) Adams; siblings, Lewis Caplan, III, Autumn (Charles) Drake, Reese Adams and Bekka Adams; 6 nieces and nephews; grandmothers, Janet Baker and Martha Adams-Talbot; beloved pet, Mama Dog; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Center, 848 N. St. Francis Ste. 3950 Wichita, Kansas 67214. View tributes and send condolences via www.smithfamilymortuaries.com.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Aug. 28, 2011.

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Shelly Brown

September 2, 2011

Joel, my friend,my classmate... My memories of you are great ones, you really did have a gift for making people laugh... Always there with a smile and a funny joke ;) Never told you this but I always admired how you could look at the brighter side of things and not let ANYBODY ruin your day or bring you down. I will def miss running into you at QT every now and again :( You really made this world a better place with your happy go lucky attitude, and I know you, your son and your family are forever in my prayers... R.I.P. Joel I will never forget you and Your passing def opens my eyes even wider to the fact that everyday on this earth is a blessing that Ill never take for granted... A little of you will live on in so many of us. We'll always remember you, and never forget that big ole grin and that loud loud laugh ;) Love ya buddy, XOXOXOXO

Linda Bush

September 1, 2011

Yes, Joel was always smiling. I hadn't seen him in awhile, but he spent many evenings in our home, always in a good mood....I'm very sorry he's passed away. My heart goes out to his loved ones. Go with God, Joel.

Andy Bodnar

August 31, 2011

Im still here joel. Thinking of you daily.

Crystal Crossman

August 31, 2011

My sincere condolences to you and your family. Joel was an awesome person. He had the biggest heart that I know and the funniest personality. He will be missed dearly.

August 30, 2011

you was a great person and always smileing you will be missed shane ane pamela day

August 30, 2011

R.I.P. JOEL YOU WILL BE MISSED SHANE&PAMELA DAY

krystal miles

August 30, 2011

My condolences and prayers go out to the family. Joel was a loved person, and harldy went unnoticed in a room. He will be missed!

ginny

August 30, 2011

I am so sorry to the family for such a tragic loss. Joel was a good "kid" and from what I hear... an even better father. My thoughts and prayers are with Joel's entire family, especially noel. I hope that god gives you the strength to make it through, and celebrate his life and not his passing. Prayers to the family...

Andy Bodnar

August 30, 2011

Joel I look back, and I as well as the rest of us were completley blessed to have you in our lives. You were an awesome friend father and brother I will never forget you! It seems like yesterday and we were all kickin it. REST IN PEACE brother,

August 29, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joel's family and friends during this time of sadness. We were shocked to hear of his passing. He was a great neighbor and will be missed by all of us. We had fun keeping each other informed of the neighborhood news. He was so proud of his little man! May God be with you during this difficult time.

Bill & Luann Banning
Larry & Denise Tullos

Stephanie Brown

August 29, 2011

You will be missed.. but forever remembered!!

Melanie Anderson

August 29, 2011

My prayers are with Joel's family during this time of loss. Joel was an amazing friend, and a dedicated father. He will be missed.

Janet Loehr

August 29, 2011

Our prayers are with you during this time of loss. Joel was a wonderful young man and father.
Troy and Janet Loehr

August 29, 2011

Joel willl be missed very much. He was a great friend to everyone who knew him. He was so funny. I hope his son will know when hes older that he had a great dad and that he loved him very much Martha Lund

Melody Williams

August 29, 2011

Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God strengthen you during this difficult time.

MaryBeth Johnson

August 29, 2011

My heart cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy. Joel was a fellow student and an awesome person. He had a heart much bigger than most and was always making people laugh. He loved kids, was an excellent father, and talked often of his son and family, he will be greatly missed. May god be with you in such a sad time.

August 28, 2011

Debbie,
So very sorry for your loss.
Bobbi Caplan Wertz

Heather Hulsey

August 27, 2011

Autumn and charles,
So sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Josh and Heather Hulsey

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