Thomas E. Adams, 74
Published 6:23 am Saturday, May 6, 2017
Thomas E. Adams, 74
Thomas E. Adams, 74, of Peoria, Arizona, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2017.
He was born May 16, 1942, in Austin, Minnesota, to Ernest and Arlene (Lastine) Adams. Tom graduated from Austin High School in 1960 and Hamilton Business College in 1963. He married Sandra Knauer on Oct. 5, 1961.
Tom was employed in automotive accounting in Minneapolis, then moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1973, to work at Fann Toyota for many years. He then started his own income tax business, servicing clients the past 25 years. He especially loved the contact with his clients, assisting them with attention to detail and accuracy. The automotive industry was his passion. He became an avid collector of vintage memorabilia and automotive accessories and was an eBay-er for many years.
While in high school, Tom was a dedicated Packer fan who seldom, if ever, missed an Austin High School football, basketball or baseball game. He also loved to play pool, which led him to become an age-level tournament champion at the Shaw gym several times. Later, Tom enjoyed watching sports and was a true fan of the Phoenix Suns and the Arizona Diamondbacks. He loved Minnesota, especially spending time with family, and fishing in northern Minnesota.
Thomas E. Adams, 74
Survivors include his wife, Sandra; son, Troy Adams of Congress, Arizona; daughter, Kristi Adams of Peoria, Arizona; granddaughter, Jessica; brother, Duane Adams of Blaine, Minnesota; and three sisters, Marlys Cook of Fairmont, Minnesota, Sue Logan of Maple Grove, Minnesota and Judy Adams of Brownsdale, Minnesota. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Adams and Arlene Bastian, and stepfather, Floyd Bastian.
Sincere thanks to Hospice of the Valley for all their special care and support.
Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Westbrook Lakes Recreation Center, 19251 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria, Arizona, Chaplain David Kaminski officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9435 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, AZ 85345.
