Eugene Willard Adams

Eugene Willard Adams passed away peacefully on Saturday April 6th in Alamosa, Colorado.

Gene was born in Leote Kansas to Loy A. and Olive Weaver Adams.  

Not long after he was born the family relocated from Kansas, making Canon City their new home.

After graduating from Canon City High School where he met his first love, Barbara Ann Susmam, he attended Colorado A & M (now CSU) in Fort Collins. He furthered his career by attending Rash American School of Auctioneers.

Gene went on to marry his high school sweetheart and he and Barbara settled in Salida, CO., where he followed his passion for ranching and being and auctioneer.  He could often be found auctioneering at the Salida and Monte Vista Livestock yards.  Gene always had an interest in flying, so he earned his pilot's license, and would occasionally take flight to Monte Vista and Pueblo.

After more than 50 years in Salida, Gene moved to Wyoming and continued his love for farming on his 500-acre ranch where he would call home, until retirement.  

Gene had a way of making everyone he met, feel special.  He will be remembered for his kind heart, lending hand, big smile, witty sense of humor and his faith in his Lord and Savior.

 Gene is preceded in death by his first wife, and mother of his children Barbara Ann Adams, his second wife, Doris Adams, his sister Phyllis Mullins, and his parents.  He is survived by his children,

Judy Bullen, Lonnie Adams and Charleen Lawrence (Stan), as well as his brother Richard Adams (Toodlen), Marilyn Yost, Sharon Gulliford, Elva Hannahan (Jim). 

Gene also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, 2 great children, as well as nieces, nephews.

To celebrate Genes life, well lived, a graveside service was be held at the Poncha Springs Cemetery, upper level, on Thursday April 11th at 10 AM.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at lewisandglenn.com. Arrangements are with Lewis and Glenn Funeral Home.

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