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Darrell Adams Obituary
Darrell Edwin Adams, age 80, of Council Bluffs, passed away April 3, 2013, at his home.
He was born on May 13, 1932, in Council Bluffs, to the late Roy and Gertrude Adams. Darrell served his country in the US Army. He worked for Iowa School for the Deaf for 22 years and the Union Pacific Railroad for 18 years.
In addition to his parents, Darrell is preceded in death by his wife, Mary; 4 infant children; 2 brothers, 1 sister and 3 grandchildren.
Darrell is survived by his children, Jon Adams, Nick Adams, Jerry Adams (Sammy Elliott), Melissa Brown (Claude Jr.), Christopher Fichter (Dawn), Andrew Fichter Sr. (Michelle), Aaron Fichter (Libby Braun) and Michelle Sund; 32 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Visitation is Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral service is Saturday, 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Interment is in the Garner Township Cemetery. The family will direct memorials.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
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sammy&jerry adams
June 26, 2013
all five love you
sammy adams
April 28, 2013
RIP IN DAD AND WE WILL ALL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY.WE WILL KEEP YOU IN ARE HEARTS AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY THE ONES WHO LOVE YOU THE MOST AND WE WILL KEEP YOUR MEMORY ALIVE BY TELLING YOUR THREE GRANDBABIES HOW SWEET AND NICE YOU WERE TO GIVE THEM NICKNAMES .YOUR A WONDERFUL PERSON . YOUR THREE GRANDKIDS AND I WAS VERY LUCKY HAVE GOTTEN TO KNOW YOU AND LOVE YOU FOR WHO YOU WAS.
Grandma, Grandpa, Me
Macy Brown
April 24, 2013
I love you grandpa. i am going to miss you so much. There will never be another like you. I know you are out of pain now and you are with grandma, You were the greatest gift given to this family, I miss you so much already and i know you are looking down watching over all of us. I know your up there making everyone laugh, and drinking your kheslers, I will never forget your jokes and how much you loved to joke around. your laugh your smile and everything asboiut you weill always be in my mind. there will always be a special place in my heart that no one will be able to refill
R.I.P angel i love you
chas
April 14, 2013
rip uncle Darrell will miss you given me crap about the color pink
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sammy and jerry adams
April 8, 2013
We will never forget you dad and all five love you alot.we will see eachother again someday and miss you alot
Jane & Leland Orth
April 6, 2013
Rest in peace Darrell,you will be missed. You can now be with the love of your life. Say hello to Mary & all our loved ones in heaven.God Bless.
April 6, 2013
Rest in Peace
Ric Holt
April 6, 2013
May You Be in Peace
JoAnn Cooper
Logan and Trent Hastings
April 6, 2013
Uncle Darrell thanks for all the memories.
April 6, 2013
Johnny, Nick and Jerry,
It's been a long time since we were neighbors....I wish we hadn't lost contact through the years. Your Dad was a good man and a great neighbor. Take care boys, and know he is at peace.
Linda Fisher
Jeri (Arnie)Fisher
Jake Brainard
NSDAR
April 5, 2013
The Council Bluffs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution pays a tribute & deepest gratitude to Darrell Adams for the sacrifice he made for our country.
Sandi Sullivan
April 5, 2013
Macy & family so sorry for your loss I know you will miss your grandpa bunches but he is with your grandma now and at peace no suffering. Sending tons of love and hugs to you & your family.
Thelma & Ramon DeSantiago
April 4, 2013
Darrell, I'm sorry with my health this past few years has stopped me from getting to visit you, you are loved and will be missed.I will always remember your laugh . Now you can RIP your with Mary. Love Ya Your Cousin Turkey
Tara Fichter
April 4, 2013
Darrell I love u and miss u so much.. U were like my dad and I will never forget u and u will always be in my thoughts.......
JACK&KELLY HENRY
April 4, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS HE WILL BE MISSED
mark minks
April 4, 2013
We will all miss u grandpa/Darrell.
Mersadize, Brandon, Mark
Stephanie
April 4, 2013
You will be greatly missed dad.
ALICE RING
April 4, 2013
YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISSED DARRELL
Kenny Birdsley
April 4, 2013
A long time since grade school and a lot of miles traveled.
Heather Walker
April 4, 2013
Rest in Peace Uncle Darrell. I love you very much and will miss you everyday. I will never forget you and Aunt Mary. Love You.
April 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of his passing, but he is with the love of his life now and out of pain. Love, Denise Humphrey
April 4, 2013
Darrell we know you are with Mary now and very happy. Love you.
Christina Stout
April 4, 2013
Im so sorry about your guys loss! Darrell was a wounderful man and i can still picture him now sitting on the porch on 9th ave watching the cars go by having his whiskey or talking to bob! He will forever be in our hearts! and you no he is up there with mary reuniting! God bless you guys!
Kristy Fichter
April 4, 2013
I love you grandpa, you were the best and will be missed so much. Give grandma kisses for me.!
Jackie Adams
April 4, 2013
Rest In Peace Darrell. I will miss talking to you!! See you at the fishing hole.
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