Reba M. Adams

Reba M. Adams, age 87, of Storm Lake, Iowa died Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Reba M. Rash was born December 10, 1926 in Union, Iowa, the daughter of Clem and Hattie (Craig) Rash. She spent her youth in Union, graduating from Union High School in 1944. On June 21, 1947 Reba was united in marriage to Sherrill Adams in Union. Together they were blessed with four children: Boyd, Becky, Bart, and Brent. Reba was a dedicated employee. She worked at Sernett's Department Store for twelve years while its doors were open in Storm Lake. She then was employed at Buena Vista University and worked there until she retired. Reba enjoyed the students, faculty and staff. The friendships she made will always be cherished. In her spare time, Reba loved to spend time in the kitchen cooking and baking. She enjoyed spending time watching song birds and squirrels in the yard. Reba also enjoyed fishing and camping. As her children grew, she enjoyed the many family vacation trips to Minnesota, the northwest states, and Canada. Reba enjoyed doing crossword puzzles on her breaks with her co-workers. Most of all, Reba loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. She was a generous and kind woman. We celebrate her life. May she rest in peace. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Sherrill Adams of Storm Lake, Iowa; children: Boyd (Kathy) Adams of Sac City, Iowa; Becky Adams of Storm Lake, Iowa; Brent (Bobi) Adams of Pierre, South Dakota; grandchildren: Casey Fix (fiancé, Jennifer Winners) of Storm Lake, Iowa; Kelly Adams of Storm Lake, Iowa; Chris (Jill) Adams of Belle Plaine, Iowa; Jamie (Jenny) Adams of Newell, Iowa; Luke Adams of Pierre, South Dakota; Sam Adams of Pierre, South Dakota; five great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Tesdall of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Roland, Iowa; extended family and friends. Reba was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Bart; brothers, Harold Rash and Clem Rash Jr.; sisters: Dorothy Yantis, Ardis Veld, Colleen Ulery; brothers-in-law: Robert Tesdall, John Veld, John Yantis, Dwight Ulery and Gerald Adams; sisters in-law: Rena Rash, Shirley Adams (Hunter); Bonnie Adams (Weberg); and niece, Kris Adams (Moore).

Reba M. Adams

December 10, 1926 - August 22, 2014