William "Ned" Adams
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William "Ned" Adams

  • February 27, 1950 - July 13, 2012
  • Sodus, Michigan
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“Paulette, Shelley & Paul- We were so sorry to hear about the loss of your Ned. Our prayers and sympathy to your family. May God Bless You. ”
1 of 20 | Posted by: Sally Dunbar - Cedarville, MI

“Paulette and Family, I was deeply saddened to hear that Ned had passed away. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. In the 50 years I knew ANed,...Read More » ”
2 of 20 | Posted by: Jim Statler - Niles, MI - Friend

“Paulette, Shelly, & Paul, I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy goes out to you all. I pray that God will keep you close and comfort you...Read More » ”
3 of 20 | Posted by: Kathy Snyder - St. Joseph, MI

“Dear Paulette and family, Please accept our deepest sympathy. Ned was a wonderful man, one of those special people you are lucky if you meet even...Read More » ”
4 of 20 | Posted by: The Eggert family - Stevensville, MI

“Ned was always a nice person, I remember him as I was growing up. He always had a smile on his face and was very funny. He'll be missed. Our...Read More » ”
5 of 20 | Posted by: Shelley Criss (McGregor) - MI

“Keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers, our family goes back along way...wish we could be there for you @ this time, please know we're...Read More » ”
6 of 20 | Posted by: Merikay - Eau Claire, MI

“Shelly, Skip, Trye, Hunter & Hailey and Their Family We want you to know you are always in our thoughts and prayers and know that he is in a...Read More » ”
7 of 20 | Posted by: The Carlisle's Chad, Brenda and Tyler, Cody - MI

“Paulette we just wanted to say how sorry we are for your loss. Words cannot express our sadness for you and your family. God Bless. ”
8 of 20 | Posted by: Todd and Laura Tschetter - MI

“Paulette, Shelly, & Paul, I have so many funny memories with you all. Like the bump in the parking lot in Galien, the sly quiet (and oh so funny)...Read More » ”
9 of 20 | Posted by: Linda Hicks - Peachtree City, GA

“Ned was always cheerful and will be missed. I met him first as the husband of a spouse then got to know him as an individual at the office. Our...Read More » ”
10 of 20 | Posted by: Chris and Jim Heyn - St Joseph, MI

“Paulette, Shelley and Paul, I'm so sorry for your loss, but it is Heavens gain. Ned was a wonderful and caring man, always putting a smile on your...Read More » ”
11 of 20 | Posted by: Melissa Scheffler Healy - FL

“Paulette, Shelley and Paul- I am so very sorry to hear about Ned. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. ”
12 of 20 | Posted by: Heather Shushman Dellay - MI

“Paulette, Shelley and Paul We were shocked and saddened when we heard about Ned.. I don't even know what to say or where to begin, For over 55 years...Read More » ”
13 of 20 | Posted by: Jerry & Lou Ann McGregor - MI

“Mrs. Adams, Shelley, and Paul, Wow, from as far back to memories from Grace, I have memories with you all in them, all the way through four years at...Read More » ”
14 of 20 | Posted by: Debbie Mishler Peek

“Paulette, Shelley, Paul My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. Alot of good memories with Ned and the "ballgames" we played...Read More » ”
15 of 20 | Posted by: Vicki (Priebe) Parker - MI

“To the family of Ned, I send my thoughts and prayers out to you. Ned was a very nice person, I have known him since high school. Great guy ”
16 of 20 | Posted by: Carolyn (Mann) Spletzer - MI

“Our dearest friend: I am sooooooooo glad we had the opportunity to spend time with you and Paulette at our house on the 4th of July. I am...Read More » ”
17 of 20 | Posted by: Val Hafer - Sodus, MI - Friend

“Paulette, Shelley, and Paul Ned was one of the old timers ,Grace group. We did a lot of fun and crazy things , I think we had more fun than the kids...Read More » ”
18 of 20 | Posted by: Sally Ehrhardt - Holland, MI

“Paulette, Shelley & Paul - I am so very sorry for your loss. Ned will be greatly missed! May you find strength and comfort in knowing that he is...Read More » ”
19 of 20 | Posted by: Jennifer Schrubba (Schilke) - MI

“Paulette, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. ”
20 of 20 | Posted by: Barb Ashley - Benton Harbor, MI


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William "Ned" Adams, 62, of Sodus, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012 while vacationing in Bellaire, Michigan.

A Celebration of Life Eternal will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 404 E. Glenlord Rd., St. Joseph, with Rev. Glenn Rosenbaum officiating. Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Monday at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or Michigan Lutheran High School. Those wishing to sign Ned's Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

Ned was born February 27, 1950 in Benton Harbor to Paul & Ruby (Bridges) Adams. On April 25, 1970, he married the former Paulette Vergon in Sodus. Ned was employed at Shepherd Casters for 25 years and from 1994 to 2009 by Resistance Welding in St. Joseph. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church & the Amateur Trap Shooting Association. Ned was an avid supporter of Michigan Lutheran and Notre Dame Sports, enjoyed golf, reading, history, and most of all, the time spent with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Ned is survived by his wife Paulette; his children-Shelley (Skip) Thibeault of Clarkston, MI, Paul (Karen) Adams of St. Joseph; five grandchildren-Jeremy Adams, Hunter Bates-Robertson, Haley, Hunter Anne, & Trey Thibeault; his mother Ruby Grisham of Sodus; his brother Clif (Lynda) Adams of St. Joseph; his sister Paula (Kal) Adelman of New Buffalo, MI; numerous nieces & nephews; and his canine companion Spike. He was preceded in death by his father Paul Adams and his grandmother Cordie Pipkin.