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HOWARD ADAIR Obituary

Howard Rob Adair 8/17/1960-3/15/2011 Our sweet Rob went home to his Heavenly Father after a most couragous battle with lymphoma. Rob was a truly generous soul. His kind, loving spirit and sweet smile preceded him wherever he went. Rob was amazingly gifted mechanically and artistically. He was also an incredibly fine craftsman. He loved fishing, family and his close friends. Rob was truly one of a kind, and those who were fortunate enough to know him knew that all too well and will miss him dearly. Rob was preceded in death by his father Samuel Adair. Rob leaves behind his mother Esther Adair, brothers Frank and Tony, and sisters,Cindy and Sandee. Also son,Jared Devivo, and longtime companion Beverly. Services Sat., Mar. 26, 2011: Rosary at 1:30pm, service 2:00pm, with reception following at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Spanaway where Rob was a life long attender. We'll see you in Heaven Rob. We love you.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2011.

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April 5, 2011

My beautiful and loving little brother Rob, even though you are no longer here with us your spirit will live forever in our hearts and in our daily life. The memory of your beautiful infectious smile, unconditional love and your generous soul will live on in my heart forever. Knowing that you are at peace with God and sharing fishing stories with dad has eased the pain and emptiness i feel still. You were loved by many and will be missed very much. I will miss my little brother forever but will live the rest of my life with him forever in my heart.

Cindy Adair Dutcher, Spanaway, WA

Beverly Wilcoxson

April 2, 2011

Rob, Words can't even explain the emptiness that has come over me since you've been gone. I love you with all my heart, and I miss you more with each passing day. Untill we touch again. Your sweetie, Bev

Kristen Payseno

March 30, 2011

Sounds like a beautiful person! My heart goes out to Jared Devivo and family and friends! Love Kristen Joy Payseno

joiceann spencer

March 30, 2011

I met Rob when we were living in Mayfair & we were both about oh...maybe 10 years old?? I have the fondest of memories of all the local neighborhood kids playing baseball, hide & seek & maybe a little "Post Office" :-P
Rob was one of the sweetest, kindest of all the kids in the hood & we all were fortunate to continue to remain friends throughout our elementary, Jr.High & High School years...Rob touched so many people with his sweet, sweet nature & beautiful smile....although I fell out of touch, the memories I cherish seem as though they were yesterday. Thank you to the Adair Family for sharing such a amazing wonderful part of your Family with so many. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you at this difficult time as I too have felt the loss of a sibling & it is the hardest thing to endure, but my faith I will one day be reunited with my Sister Rhonda, gives me the comfort I need.
believe..
God Bless You All
Joiceann Hale Spencer

Suzie Taylor

March 28, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You nor Rob knew me, but I lost my 35 yr old husband and father of 2 to this terrible disease just about 3 weeks ago. No one should ever have to watch a loved one go through this pain. It just seems that after my husband, Nick, was diagnosed less then a year ago too many people are losing this battle with this supposed currable cancer. Your Rob sound like an amazing person.

My heart goes out to you all, and again I am so sorry for your loss!!!

Cindy Hill

March 27, 2011

A light to help with your journey

Cephas Martin

March 27, 2011

Adair Family, I have added you to my prayer list. God bless you in your time of grief. Cephas

Sandee Adair-Gascoigne

March 27, 2011

What a great service yesterday in your honor, Rob. I was honored to speak for you as your baby sister. It was pretty funny, because Tony spoke and that was amazing and then myself. I wanted to say so much more about you, but Tony was playing "Charades," wanting me to talk about the cakes that you would make. How did you do that anyway? You said it was a mix, but you had a special touch for sure. They were the best cakes! Well, I thought that Tony was saying to "stop," or "finish!" You would've laughed so hard, in fact you probably were. I got back to my seat and Tony was appalled at how he "blew it!" I'm telling you, in Heaven if we're ever playing Charades, Tony will be the last one picked! That was so funny! Colleen spoke of your cakes though, so she saved us. I just wanted to tell people a little bit more about our last days together. They were very, very special. You were generous even in those. Not even able to speak, you had the nurses talking about how much love you had in your spirit. And how when you were having a breathing treatment, Rachel, the nurse had to stop what she was doing, because you were humming a song and she didn't want to miss it.
You were so beautiful even then. I told you that as I stared at you the day we shaved your head and with your eyes it was like you were saying to me that I was more beautiful, but no way. My hope was that you knew that you are and always will be the most beautiful of all. Your sweet spirit is overwhelming sometimes and I will just miss you completely everyday.
But, true, we will be reunited again, and I know that you would want everybody there, so we will continue that all will come to know God's love. Your passing has not been in vain, my brother. Many are examining themselves now and getting right w/ God. Good for them, and good for you Rob that you were so gracious throughout and such a shining example of simple sweetness that all of us will keep with us in our hearts until the day we meet again. I love you my dear brother. Sandee

Frankie Adair

March 27, 2011

Uncle Rob was an AMAZING uncle. He had many, MANY great talents. He was probily one of the nicest people that I knew. He helped the family with all of the events, and parties, like when he helped me at one of my birthdays' reading the cards. He washed our car about 10 times, totally uexpectedly.We always enjoyed his baking, and cooking. There was just something in his food that made it fantastic! I also enjoyed his company when we went fishing.
I will truely miss him. He was honestly a light to all who knew him. And, probily anyone who didn't even know him, but walked past him at the store. He was a HUGE impact in my family, and we will always miss him.
I love you, Uncle Rob.

~~~Frankie!(=

Eddie Anderson

March 26, 2011

Rob, I remember almost 26 years ago when we first met. You came into my life at the right time. Your zest for life and your love for people helped break me out of my shell. You truly made a difference in the lives of the people you came in contact with. Even though we haven't spent much time together in the last 20 years, I know for certain, we will see each other again. I'll miss you Bro and am praying for peace beyond understanding for the loved ones you left behind.

Connie McGregory

March 26, 2011

My deepest sympathy to the Adair Family for their sudden lose of Rob. You are in my heart and My prayers are with you all.

Michelle Frank

March 26, 2011

Hi Adair Family, I am sorry about Rob's passing. You are in our thoughts every day and our prayers every night. Rob is in the best place right now and I know you will see him again sometime down. God Bless Michelle Frank

Lisa Brown

March 25, 2011

~ No life passes without a purpose ~

Those who knew Rob can attest that he was unique, loved his family, and had this 'smirky' smile that could easily brighten the darkest day. It's never easy to let go of a loved one especially someone who has left an impression on our hearts. In remembrance of Rob and to offer some comfort to his family ... I want to share the following quote:

"It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again."

Love,

Tonni Fincham

March 25, 2011

To the Adair family, you are in my thoughts & prayers each and every day. May the closeness of your family & friends help you all to find peace at this time of sorrow. This is a difficult road you walk one step at a time. God Bless, Tonni

David Maxwell

March 25, 2011

Rob we will all miss you. May god walk with you to the heavens gates, and make your journey their a easy one. My condolences go out to the adair family. May God be close by your sides in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you .

Cindy Hill/Fiddler

March 25, 2011

Rob when you walked in a room your smile and just being you would always light it up. I will always remember you as that carefree kind of guy that appeared to know what he wanted. You will always be in my memories. You were and always will be to me a kind and loving soul. To your family, may you find some kind of comfort that Rob is now in a better place. No more suffering. He is looking down on us and smiling realizing how many lives he has touched. Until then. Goodbyes are so very hard so this is just until our paths cross again. What a life it surely has been.

Kevin Morrow

March 24, 2011

My prayers go out to the Adair family for their loss. May peace be with you in this time.

Shannon King

March 24, 2011

My sorrows for the Adair family,, Rob you will be surly missed by so many people you have touched. You were a kind soul. and went out of your way to make others lives better as you done so for me. You were a sincere friend.

Julio melendez

March 24, 2011

"Esther you and your family are an example of me and others. My family and I are with all of you on this one. I will be there on saturday"
This is Julio your Puertorican friend.

In case I never tell you Esther thank you for the love and simphaty.

Tamara Romo

March 24, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dan Cashen

March 24, 2011

To the ADAIR family, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Rob. My the Lord be with you and give you comfort in this sad time.

Stacy Smith-Langford

March 24, 2011

My Dear friend Rob, until we meet again
in heavan, you will be truely missed.

March 23, 2011

Rob, You'll always be remembered as a fun and kinda wild guy. You have been a good friend to those lucky enough to have known you and consider as a friend. You will suffer no more my friend, so until next time.
Your friends, Julie and Anthony

March 23, 2011

Rob, You will be a friend forever in my memories. You were a kind and gentle man when it came to your friends.I remember when you bought Anthony a little slugger outfit, I think he was about 11/2 or 2 now he's almost 12. Now you're at piece with no more hurting.
Your friends, Julie and Anthony

Connie McGregory

March 23, 2011

My Friend Rob, You have moved on from this life, but you will never be forgotten. my memmories of our friendship will live on forever, as I share my memories with others, like the way you always spoke to CHANGE(the cat) in some other language that at times only you and he understood. LOL! And like the time when you were driving, it was snowing, you turn a corner and we started spinning around, we looked at each other with the biggest eyes, then you say "Its ok I got this handled" as I'm bracing myself in fear, we spin in a circle then the car stops right next to the curb as if you parking and knew exactly what you were doing the whole time then you say " I meant to do that" and we both started laughing. i miss you my friend. You are way to young and so full of life to have left this world so soon. May you rest in peace. And "FISH ON" forever MY FRIEND. Until we meet again.
Forever Friends Connie Sue

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