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Merle William “Tate” Adams

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Merle William “Tate” Adams

Birth	:	16 Apr 1928 Gillett Grove, Clay County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 2015 Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.1441994, -95.1671982
Description	:	Merle "Tate" William Adams, the son of Merle William and Lena (Olmstead) Adams, was born April 16, 1928 in Gillett Grove, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Gillett Grove, where he received his education, graduating from Gillett Grove High School. After his schooling, Merle entered the military and served with the U.S. Marines from August of 1946 until his honorable discharge in August of 1948. Merle married Elda Lorraine Fuller on June 10, 1951, in Gillett Grove and he drove truck for Gibson Trucking for a few years. In 1963, they moved to Denver, Colorado, where he worked as a... Read More	Merle "Tate" William Adams, the son of Merle William and Lena (Olmstead) Adams, was born April 16, 1928 in Gillett Grove, Iowa. His childhood years were spent in Gillett Grove, where he received his education, graduating from Gillett Grove High School. After his schooling, Merle entered the military and served with the U.S. Marines from August of 1946 until his honorable discharge in August of 1948. Merle married Elda Lorraine Fuller on June 10, 1951, in Gillett Grove and he drove truck for Gibson Trucking for a few years. In 1963, they moved to Denver, Colorado, where he worked as a mechanic at Goodyear. In 1980, they moved back to Gillett Grove and later worked at Witco Company as a machinist until his retirement. In his last years, he was a resident of the Laurens Care Center, where he volunteer as a helper until the time of his death. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Gillett Grove. In his spare time, he enjoyed camping, fishing and playing golf. He passed away at the Laurens Care Center in Laurens, Iowa on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the age of 86. Merle was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elda; one son, Terry Adams and a grandson. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Zane (Brenda) Adams of Jourdanton, TX, Donald (Sandra) Adams of DeBary, Florida, Gerald (Cherie) Adams of Broomfield, CO, Debra (Pat) Brogan of Texas and Karen (Terry) Simpson of Marathon, IA; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Nyra (Calvin) Brown of Watertown, SD and Dixon (Bett) Adams of Pensecola, FL; a sister-in-law, Ila Raynor; other relatives and friends.

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Where is Merle William “Tate” Adams's memorial?
Merle William “Tate” Adams's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Spencer, Clay County, USA.
When did Merle William “Tate” Adams death?
Merle William “Tate” Adams death on 21 Mar 2015 in Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merle William “Tate” Adams's memorial?
Latitude: 43.1441994
Longitude: -95.1671982

Family Members:

Parent

Merle William “Cub” Adams

(1904 - 1978)

Lena Verbena Olmstead Adams

(1907 - 2008)

Spouse

Lorraine Elda Fuller Adams

(1931 - 2010)

Siblings

Dixon David Adams

(1925 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1441994, -95.1671982

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Coordinate: 43.1403999, -95.1443024

3. North Lawn Cemetery
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4. Evergreen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

5. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1899986, -95.0800018

6. Swedish Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0683000, -95.2350000

7. Dickens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1280000, -95.0155000

8. Rosehill Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0368996, -95.0919037

9. Lone Tree Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

10. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

11. First Reformed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

12. Lincoln Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0111008, -95.2313995

13. Willow Creek Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0214005, -95.2885971

14. Liberty Cemetery
Greenville, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9897003, -95.1417007

15. Clay Center Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0410995, -95.3272018

16. Milford Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3092003, -95.1481018

17. TriMello Cemetery
Royal, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0682983, -95.3728027

18. Logan Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0489006, -94.9747009

19. Zion Methodist Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9808006, -95.2497025

20. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

21. Fanny Fern Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9530983, -95.1607971

22. Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1328011, -94.8878021

23. Calvary Cemetery
Ruthven, Palo Alto County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1314011, -94.8869019

24. Westport Cemetery
Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032