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ADAMS -- William Dow "Pete" Adams, 80, born February 24, 1925 in Clovis, NM, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2005. He enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 16, served his country during WWII, the Korean War, and retired after 20 years of service. He then worked for ACF Industries and UNM Civil Engineering Research Facility, until his retirement in 1986. "POP" was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, Lobo basketball, pinochle, golf, and working with his hands. He will be remembered by all for his generosity, love and devotion to family and friends and for his innate ability to build and repair most anything. He is survived by his wife of seven years, Bernice C. Adams; sister, Ann Wilkins; son, Gary Adams and wife, Kay; daughter, Linda Marsh and husband, David; step-daughter, Diane Chase; grandchildren, Cori Moore and husband, Sean, Andrea Sanchez and husband, Greg; Douglas Ray, and Michael Marsh; great-grandchildren, Joel, Thomas, Kelsi, Ryan and Ian; as well as many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife of over 50 years, Margaret Simpson Adams, mother, Ara Adams, father, Claude Adams, and brother, AJ Adams. Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 25, 2005, 11:00 a.m. at Sandia Presbyterian Church, 10704 Paseo del Norte NE, Albuquerque. Interment with full military honors will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. French Mortuary 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE 823-9400
        Published on: Sat July 23, 2005