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Adams, James King
MADISON - James King Adams, 80, of Madison, Wis., peacefully passed away on Oct. 22nd surrounded by his loving wife Sandy and daughters Kim and Sheree.
Jim was born on June 10, 1941 to Milton (Toad) and Kate Adams of Defiance, Ohio. After Jim graduated from Defiance High school in 1959, he pursued a degree of Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, graduating in 1965.
In 1969, Jim moved with his family from Toledo, Ohio to Madison where he worked as an architect for Flad and Associates. He worked in his field for over 50 years. Jim was passionate about architecture (and code law), genealogy, wine making, stamp and coin collecting and music. He was a member of the Madison Diocesan Choir, the Madison Philharmonic Chorus and the Madison Chamber Orchestra, a barbershop quartet, a folk group, and a vocal sextet.
In 1957, he began dating Sandy as a junior in high school. They married on Aug. 25, 1962. Jim and Sandy went on to have two lovely and caring daughters Kim and Sheree.
Jim was predeceased in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Sandy; and his two daughters, Kim (Angie) and Sheree (Jim); as well as three grandchildren, Justin (Emily), Joshua (Kelly) and Heather (Nick); great grandchildren, Gwendolyn, Hadley, Levi and Jacob; and five younger siblings.
Services will be held at OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY in Madison. Funeral service details are pending, for further information and to share your memories: www.cressfuneralservice.com
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Our Lady Queen of Peace school, Edgewood High School both in Madison, or the Carbone Cancer Center at UW Hospital.
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Dennis Kauser
November 3, 2021
Sandy, my sincerest condolences to you and your daughters. I knew you and Jim such a short time, yet he made lasting memories for me. He was always such an upright person and I looked up to him (he was 2 inches taller) in many ways. The good times we had in such a short time will always remain with me.
Jane Behringer Brindle
November 2, 2021
Sandy and daughters I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim. Made me recall all the fun times we had in high school. Prayers for you all.
Shannon Liggett
October 27, 2021
My sincerest condolences. Jim was an outstanding man and architect. I learned so much from Jim and will forever owe him for the knowledge he shared with me. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for always taking the time to teach all of us on our journey.
Nestor, Hayley & Pauley Pinto
October 26, 2021
Our sincerest condolences to Sandy and family on Jim's passing. Our family will always remember both of you from Church and from work (amazing mentor). We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
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marsha l Yeutter
October 26, 2021
Sandy, so sorry to hear about Jim. Bonnie had kept me updated. Sounds like he fought a good fight! Thinking of of you and the family. John and Marsha
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
October 24, 2021
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