| Joan Adams | |
| February 10, 2010 | |
| Jupiter, FL | |
| Memorial Service: 4:00 p.m. March 05, 2010 at Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit 400 East Westminster Road, Lake Forest, Illinois | |
| Joan Ireland Adams, 85 of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Lake Forest, IL died on February 10, 2010 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Mrs. Adams was born in Norwalk, Connecticut on December 24, 1924 to Judge Richard and Lena (nee Sather) Ireland. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Herrick Adams who passed away in February of 2007. Joan was a devoted mother to her two surviving sons, Robert Herrick Adams, Jr. (Debra) and Richard Ireland Adams (Kristine) both of Lake Forest. Her six surviving grandchildren, Courtney, Kelsey, Connor, Mackenzie, Jack and Lindsay will dearly miss their “Gaga”. Joan is also survived by her sister Mary Whipple Rule (A.O.); nephew Adrian (Margaret) and nieces Hilary (Steven) and Amy (Rahm).
Joan, who was affectionately referred to as “Tootsie”, graduated from Connecticut College for Women in 1946. She and Robert married on June 22, 1946 and had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary just prior to Bob’s death in 2007. Joan enjoyed gardening, antiques, and tennis. She was an avid reader and a passionate sports fan. She loved animals, especially dogs and spent much of her time writing eloquent and kind letters to friends and family members. She lived life to the fullest and embraced all whom she met with an engaging sense of humor.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, March 5, 2010 at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 East Westminster Rd, Lake Forest, IL.
Memorial contributions to support Alzheimer’s disease research may be made in Joan’s name and made payable to Northwestern University FSM CNADC. Mail to Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 320 E. Superior Street, Searle 11, Chicago IL, 60611. Info: Wenban Funeral Home, Lake Forest (847) 234-0022 or www.wenbanfh.com.
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