Dale Duane Adams, age 85, of Missouri Valley, Iowa, passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Dale was born on June 18, 1930 in Missouri Valley to Oscar and Sarah (McIntosh) Adams. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Eva Vincent, David Adams and Marie Gilmore Porter. Dale graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1949. As a young man, Dale did many things that shaped him into the great man that he was including milking cows for Matthew’s Dairy, cleaning motel cabins, sweeping snow off the railroad tracks for Chicago Northwestern , working in the wheat fields of western Nebraska and as a ranch hand on the Moran ranch in Dumas, Texas. Dale proudly served in the Navy Seabees during the Korean War from 1950-1954 and was stationed in Guam, Japan and San Diego. On September 10, 1955 he married the love of his life, his “Rosie”, Virginia Stessman. Together they raised four children and were a true example of a loving couple, a perfect match. He adored his wife and was proud of his family, each and every one of them, and made sure that they knew it. He spent many a summer vacation at Portage Bay Resort in Bemidji, Minnesota, where he enjoyed fishing and family time despite the fact that there was no running water or bathrooms. Imagine that with four small children! Dale worked for Iowa Power and Light from 1956-1986 as a serviceman/lineman in Stuart, Dunlap and Missouri Valley, Iowa. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and was a strong supporter of St. Patrick’s Church and it’s school, volunteering many hours whether it be troubleshooting an electrical problem or cleaning and painting. After retiring, he enjoyed camping trips with Virginia to Arkansas and wintering in Texas with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Missouri Valley, children; Jane (Joe) Fitzgerald of St. Louis, Missouri, Julie Flint of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Jim (Vickie) Adams of Omaha, Nebraska and Jill (Shane) Custer of Missouri Valley, Iowa as well as 8 grandchildren;, Angela (Tommy) Seidel, Adam (Jessica) Fitzgerald, Austin (Maggie) Fitzgerald all of St. Louis, Shawn Flint (Kate) of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Ben Adams, Chris Adams of Omaha, Nebraska, Tyler Lemon of Omaha, Nebraska, Stephanie Lemon of Council Bluffs, Iowa and 6 great grandchildren;, Ella, Brady, Julia and Nora Seidel of St. Louis, Missouri , Rhys Fitzgerald of St. Louis, Missouri and Hadley Rieman of Council Bluffs, Iowa. A rosary will be held Friday at 6:00p.m. with visitation to follow until 8:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Family and friends are invited to share a meal and memories after the funeral Mass in the church hall. In Loving Memory Of Dale Duane Adams Born June 18, 1930 Missouri Valley, Iowa Entered Into Rest August 25, 2015 Council Bluffs, Iowa Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 St. Patricks Catholic Church Missouri Valley, Iowa Celebrant Father Raphael Masabakhwa Concelebrant Father Paul Koch Deacon Rev. Mr. Peter McCann Musician Lyle Waterhouse Music Selections Panis Angelicus How Great Thou Art Casket Bearers Adam Fitzgerald Austin Fitzgerald Shawn Flint Ben Adams Chris Adams Tyler Lemon Tommy Seidel Final Resting Place Mt. Carmel Cemetery Missouri Valley, Iowa (At A Later Date) HOLDING HANDS WITH ME God is everywhere we go, He’s ever at our side. Through every moment of our lives, He’s here our steps to guide. He’s with the birds in their flight, And with them in the trees. It’s He who guides the clouds above, And stirs the gentle breeze. He rules the land, the sky and sea, And brings the welcome rain. He makes the sun to shine above, The flowers to bloom again. He’s in the churches, in the schools, In every room and nook. He knows of all the things we do, And logs them in His book. If mortal man should reach the moon, Which it seems he’s bound to do. He’ll find that he is not alone, For God is up there too. Each one of us He put on earth, Each has a special role. And if we follow in His steps, We’ll reach our heavenly goal. His being here makes life good, For if perchance we fall. He’ll give us strength and comfort, If only we will call. When night time falls, the moon is high, And we’re all alone it seems. He’ll still be watching at our side, Be with us in our dreams. In every thought, in every deed, I’ll always upright be. Then when I die, He’ll be there, Holding hands with me. By Lee Stessman, 1960 Dale Duane Adams June 18, 1930~August 25, 2015 Loving Husband Father Grandfather Friend
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