Dick Adams, 72

Richard “Dick” Elliott Adams, age 72, died at home in Athol, Idaho, of natural causes April 28, 2024. Dick was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Richard and Elsie Adams on Oct. 6, 1951. 

Dick was the youngest of three growing up in Post Falls, where he attended Post Falls schools graduating in 1969. Dick was an avid pitcher for Babe Ruth baseball growing up, where he received notoriety for only losing one game. He was a gifted Yamaha motorcycle racer, Chevelle drag racer/street racer, and four-wheel drive enthusiast and was well known for having the big yellow Chevy lifted truck.

Dick had a gift for being an amazing target shooter, trophy-winning trap shooter and archer. He had a love for hunting, fishing, billiards and anything outdoors. Dick had a sense of humor like no other and was always pulling pranks at other people's expense. Dick is survived by his wife, Tonnya Adams, of Hayden, and his sisters, Dotty Dean (Mark Dean) of Boise, Idaho, and Ginger Keopple of Post Falls. 

He is also survived by the mother of his children, Diane Adams of Olympia, Wash.; his children, Todd Adams (Jenn Adams) of Olympia, Wash., Dustin Adams (Kim Adams) of Elma, Wash., Tara Kim (KC Kim) of Lacey, Wash., and stepchildren, Sara Chase (Tom Chase) of Rathdrum, and Bryce Oakes (Collene Oakes) of Athol. Dick had five nephews, 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene on July 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. A graveside service will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Post Falls. A reception will follow at Templin’s on the River in Post Falls.

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