Obituary of Judith Adams

Judith Palmer Adams, 75, of Apache Junction, AZ passed away on October 11, 2014 in Gilbert, AZ. Judi was born in Waukegan Illinois and from that point lived a very full and happy life. She impacted many people and was most influential on her friends and family. Born to Lincoln and Theal Palmer, she was the third of four children with siblings Harley, Joyce and Billy. Early on Judi was fortunate to have marched in the Rose Bowl and Orange Bowl parades as a baton twirler. She went to school in Zion where she played basketball and when not in school she bowled regularly. Bowling was a lifelong passion for her as she bowled in leagues at Bertrand Lanes and regularly participated in the Women's National Bowling Tournament. Judi worked for both Abbott Laboratories and Boeing before semi-retiring, working for Dillon's RV and Community Home Sales until she became ill. Later in life her passions were poker with her friends, along with going to the casino and hitting the slot machines. Judi moved to Seattle in the early 80's and then traveled 3 years piloting her own RV until she landed in Arizona for the last years of her life. Judi was married twice, the second marriage producing two children who she is survived by, Lori and Michael. She is also survived by her sister Joyce and brother Billy. Visitation will be held, Saturday, October18, 2014 from 10:00 until 12:00 p.m. at Congdon Funeral Home, 3012 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 p.m. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Memorial Park, Zion. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Jude's Children's Hospital in her name.