Jack Adams

Jack Newell Adams passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Saturday, March 16th. Jack was born on October 30, 1928, in Wenatchee to James Jackson and Lucille Adams. Jack graduated from Wenatchee High School in 1946. He lettered in football and baseball and was a member of the HI-Y club. He was an original “Bridgewalker” from 1943-46. Following high school, he enlisted in the US Marine Corp. Jack served at the US Marine Corps Air Station in El Toro, CA. After his honorable discharge, he returned home to Wenatchee. He married Audrey Silvest in 1947 and was married until 1952. In 1954, he married Gwendolyn Jones and together, they raised seven children. Jack loved racing stock cars in his early years. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying his own plane, fishing and hunting both in WA and Alaska. Jack spent numerous years in Alaska and Washington state as a construction foreman. He retired from the National Weather Service after more than 26 years of Federal service. In addition to that, he also spent a number of years with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries and the National Marine Fisheries. He retired in 1992. After retirement, Jack and Gwen returned home to Wenatchee to spend time with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No words can fully capture the essence of this incredible man. His honesty and integrity as well as his joy of life knew no bounds. His legacy of love within his family and friends is a testament to a life certainly well lived. He was a true hero to his family. He was loved and admired by countless and his absence will be deeply felt. Jack is survived by his daughters, Kristine (Ron) Felty, Dorene (Wayne) Sannes, Beth Southwick, sons, Paul Adams, Sandy Adams, Grandchildren, Jackie, Sarah, Scott, Adam, Morgan, Ashley, Zach and Jeremy and 12 great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, a son, Jack Newell Adams Jr., and a daughter Charlene Adams Ward. A Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, April 4, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Evergreen Memorial Park Mausoleum, 1301 10th St NE, East Wenatchee. A reception to follow at the LDS Church, 667 10th St NE, East Wenatchee. The family would like to thank Confluence Health Hospice and a special thank you to granddaughter, Jackie Weber for her dedicated care. Arrangements by Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Jack Adams

October 30, 1928 - March 16, 2024