Born: Monday Dec-02-1935
Died: Tuesday Jun-29-2021
Funeral: Wednesday Jul-07-2021

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188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Joseph W. Adams, a local resident of Paul, Idaho, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29th, 2021. He was an avid outdoorsman participating in a wide variety of activities throughout his lifetime including snowmobile racing and hunting though he was most famous for his adventures with his wagons and mules. 

 

Joe was born on December 2nd, 1935 in Burley, Idaho to Sterling and Ferl Adams of Albion who had a total of fourteen children. He married Jacqueline Engstrom in 1955 and started work at John Deere later joining the Army National Guard serving for a total of 7 years. 

 

His proudest accomplishment was being able to open and run his own business. He first opened Snake River Tractor and then with the help of his wife, Glenda Crawforth who he married in 1979, moved his business to Paul, Idaho and began Burley Tractor Salvage. Prior to this he had worked at Elliott’s John Deere and was a renowned bailer man. 

In 1979 he married Glenda Crawforth. 

 

During his life he also built many wagons including two ore wagons, a chuck wagon, and several sheep camps. He traveled many miles with his mule team reenacting parts of the Oregon Trail, the Donner Party Trail, and Custer’s Trail to name a few. 

One of his favorite places was the Featherville area. Each year he made time for several weeklong hunting trips with friends and family, packing in over 10 miles on their mules no matter the weather to set up camp in the mountains.

 

Frugally minded, he was always a man with a plan and knew what a good deal was. He was a great relic of a past generation of tough pioneers. A smart businessman, a loyal friend, caring husband, a devoted father, and a loving grandfather Joe Adams will be greatly missed by all those who loved him. 

 

He is survived by his wife Glenda Adams, his three children:  Penny Bryan, Joseph “Joey” Adams, and Tamera Schaeffer, eleven grandchildren: Jeremy, Valerie, Becky, Bethany, Laramie, Sarie, Kuri “KD”, Tyler, Austin, Brogan, and Esther, and eighteen great grandchildren. 

 

A grave-side memorial service will be held at the Paul Cemetery at 10:30AM on July 7th, 2021. The family does encourage those who attend to bring their own chair.  A potluck style meal at the Paul Park in the DL Evans Pavilion will follow the service. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home.

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Penny and Joe (Joey), so incredibly sorry to hear of your dad's passing. So many wonderful, fun memories spent with The Adams family. Baseball, picnics, riding to out of town games in the back of the camper . Joe always had a smile on his face and adventure in his heart! Sadly I haven't seen him in years, but I thought of him and you kids often. Joe Adams was a great, kind, loving man and his absence will be felt deeply. Sending love and comfort to you all.

Jann McCoy Beale

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We are so sorry for your loss. Much love to your Family.

Todd and Kathy Adams

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Fond memories of our Arizona winters. The mule wagon rides on the desert. Rest in peace Joe.

Jackie Graham

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My sincere condolences 

Terry Tar

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Glenda- i am so sorry for your loss. Joe was such a great guy-Even though Daniel (who is Now 19) still believes Joe Lost his finger picking his nose!!

Lori Bad

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I am struggling to find words to Express my sorrow at the loss of this man. Mothers little brother, my uncle and friend, Tony's partner in crime. There are so many memories. My heart and prayers go out to all those that loved him. R.I.P uncle Joe.

Linda Pruitt

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Best Santa Claus ever. Just ask all the grandkids. Will miss this man's man.

Steve Hammons

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Dan and I truly loved Uncle Joe he was a one of a kind. Man of many stories of great Adventures. He Cowboyed up and went to heaven. Love you aunt glenda and family.

Carol Rice

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Tough stuff. My heart hurts cuz I know yours does. What an awesome guy who always had a smile, and was high on just life. Enjoy your next adventure joe!

Becky, Perry, Mallory

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So sorry for your loss aunt Glenda! I'm so thankful for the last day I got to visit uncle Joe and you together. Love you so much. Hugs

Angel Adams-Smith