James E Adams, born 17 Dec 1930 in Kalispel, MT. Died 6 Feb, 2024 in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Jim enlisted a total of 6 years, 1949 to 1956, in the U S Navy. He served 20 years as a Regular U S Army officer in the Corps of Engineers. The Military Record show entitlement to medals for Korean Service, National Defense Service with 1 bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign with 1960 Device, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, United Nations Service, Parachutist's Badge, Vietnam Service with 1 silver and 3 bronze service stars, Navy Occupation, Overseas Service (2) and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Upon retirement he served 10 years in Public Works in Edmonds and Mukilteo, WA.
He is survived by his spouse, Fern; his two daughters, Kathie Adams and Judi Wheeler, plus two grandchildren, Nicole Noel and Micah Wheeler.