Steve Adams

Stephen Anthony Adams
Steve Adams of Potosi, Missouri was born January 31, 1916 in Richwoods, Missouri a son of the late Theresa (Recar) Adams and William Adams. Steve departed this life on Saturday, July 9, 2005 at the Potosi Manor Care Center at the age of Eighty-nine years, five months and nine days.
Steve was united in marriage to the late Bernice Almeda Merseal October 17, 1935 in Old Mines, Missouri. They were blessed to have three children born to the union.
Steve is survived by his loving and devoted daughter, Norma Jean Cardwell and friend Ken Huff of Potosi, Missouri; son, James Wilbert Adams and wife Catherine of Dittmer, Missouri; Eight Grandchildren; many great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two sisters, Gwendolyn Govro of Festus, Missouri, Minnie Thebeau of Springfield, Missouri; dear and special friend, Sadie McMahan of Potosi, Missouri and by many other relatives and dear and special friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Steve was also preceded in death byone son, Carlon “Pete” Adams; one grandson, Randy Adams; two brothers, Alex Adams and Lawrence Adams; three half brothers, John Quincy Adams, Augusta Recar and Clarence Adams.
Steve was a long time member of the St. Stephens Catholic Church Parish and the St. Joachim Catholic Church Parish.
Steve was a dedicated worker and enjoyed his job as a welder where he was a Forty Year plus member of Local 513 where he was recognized for his dedicated service and membership to the local for his contribution toward building a better nation and way of life for all mankind.
Steve was a talented drawer of people and animals, he loved to doodle and draw for hours at a time. He enjoyed working in his shop making and carving furniture. He enjoyed going for long walks and mushroom hunting. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
Visitation was held Sunday, July 10, 2005 from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM and Monday, July 11, 2005 from 8:30 AM to 9:40 AM at the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, July 11, 2005 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joachim Catholic Church, Old Mines, Missouri with Father Ted Pieper celebrating. Music was provided by the St. Joachim Catholic Church Choir.
Burial was in the St. Joachim Catholic Church Cemetery, Old Mines, Missouri. Following all services family and friends gathered at the K of C Hall, Old Mines, Missouri where a luncheon was provided by the Parish family and the Knights of Columbus.
Arrangements were entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Home, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.