Wasco-Morrow County OR Archives Obituaries.....Adams, Donald Lee September 5, 2005
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The Dalles Chronicle, September 12, 2005
     Donald Lee Adams, 75, a former The Dalles resident, died on Monday, Sept. 
5, 2005, in Irrigon.
     He came to The Dalles when he was a year old and resided here for five 
years. He was the ring bearer for Evelyn (Roe) and the late Homer Egbert, and 
for the late Mary (Webb) and the late Melvin Patton at First Christian Church 
in 1935. He returned after graduation from high school and worked at Todd’s 
Bakery.
     He spent 24 years as head custodian and maintenance man at A.C. Houghton 
Elementary School in Irrigon. He transported children daily between Boardman 
and Irrigon schools, along with Arnold Hoffmann, currently of The Dalles. He 
spent over 30 years as the fire chief and is a former mayor of the City of 
Irrigon.
     He is survived by his brother, Robert Adams (Chris), Seattle; and three 
sons, Rob, Mark and Scott and families, all from the Portland area. Local 
family includes cousins: Mildred Craber, Donnamae (Glenn) Grannemann and Randy 
(Charlene Egbert) Banta.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary (Tillie) Adams. 
     A memorial service is planned for Sunday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. in the 
Community Center in Irrigon. A luncheon will follow.
     Memorials may be sent for: Hurricane Disaster in care of the American Red 
Cross. Be sure to add Acknowledgment to be sent to: Rob Adams 17171 NW Stoller 
Dr, Portland OR 97229-7353.


Additional Comments:
Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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