ADAMS, Robert Allen "Bob" - b. July 24, 1943 - d. August 12, 2026

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Robert Allen "Bob" Adams passed away on August 12, 2026 at the Journey House in Bartlesville Oklahoma after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 83 years old.  He was born on July 24, 1943 in Kansas and spent much of his life rooted in the community and countryside he loved so deeply. He graduated from Howard High
school in Howard, Kansas with the Class of 1961.

A true steward of the land, he took great satisfaction in raising cattle, tending the homestead, and nurturing the rolling Kansas landscape that shaped him.  He spent much of his adult life in Atlanta, Georgia building a company and being a loving father.  He was a financially astute investor and property owner, known for his sharp and steady hand in all matters of business.  When he wasn't working the land or managing his holdings, Bob could be found with a good book in hand, feeding a lifelong love of reading. 

Those who knew Bob would tell you he was principled, steadfast, and grounded, a man of quiet dignity and self-assurance who led by example.  The proudest chapters of his life were marrying the love of his life, Willie Adams, and being a devoted father to their daughter, Lauren (Adams) Jones.

Guided by a lifelong and deeply committed Catholic faith, Bob was a devoted parishioner whose belief was the foundation of everything he did.  He now rests in the arms of the Lord he served so faithfully.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Willie Marie Adams; his daughter, Lauren (Adams) Jones and granddaughter Florence Bea Jones; adopted daughter, Kristina Graham; and stepsons Bart Dorsey and Mark Dorsey who each held a special place in his heart and family.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Moline, Kansas with Mass of Christian Burial Rites to start at 10:30 a.m.  Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Moline.  Memorials have been suggested to either Friends of Elk Falls or St. Mary's Altar Society and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.countrysidefh.com.  Services are under the direction of Countryside funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)