Ernest Edgar Adams

Mr. Adams was born on April 12, 1913, the son of John William and Emily Jane (Law) Adams in Elgin. The family moved to The Dalles for a period of time before returning to Elgin where he graduated from high school. After graduation he attended Eastern Oregon Normal School in La Grande for one year. He worked for the box factory when he was young and played on their minor league baseball team.

On November 11, 1933 he married Frances Elizabeth Gilkison in Union. During the wars years they lived in Portland and he was part owner of a Tacoma lumber mill. They returned to Elgin where he worked as a carpenter, plumber and electrician. He built many homes and businesses throughout Union County. He owned and operated Adams Supply in Elgin for many years. When he moved locations he renamed the business Ern's Plumbing and Heating. After the death of his wife, Frances, he later married Laurose Hibberd on April 30, 2005.

Mr. Adams was an active member of the community. He was a member and Past President of the Elgin Stampeders. He was a charter member of the Indian Valley Good Sam Club, was a member of the Elgin Masonic Lodge, the Elgin Lions Club and the Elgin Chamber of Commerce. He loved to hunt and fish and dearly loved children. During the winter months he enjoyed trips to Mexico.

Survivors include his wife, Larouse of Elgin; daughters, Farrell Maxwell of Haines, Betty Lou Martin of Elgin and Terry Adams-High of Portland; step-daughters, Mary West and Carrie Bingaman, both of Imbler; brother, Ken Adams of Elgin; sister, Millie Lind of Kennewick; five grandchildren; six great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, an infant son, Errol and siblings, Ruth Puckett, George Adams, John Richard Adams, Lucy Shear, Arthur Adams and Laura Roulet.

Those who wish may make contributions in memory of Mr. Adams to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children or the Elgin Stampeders in care of Daniels Chapel of the Valley, 1502 7th Street, La Grande, Oregon 97850.