Frank Joseph AdamsCedar City, UtahFrank (Dusty) Joseph Adams was relieved of his duties here on earth on May 7, 2017. Frank was born on November 12, 1934 in Shelley, Idaho to Frank Ralph Adams and Lorraine Hill Adams. His family moved to Southern California in 1936 where Frank was raised. He developed a love for Baseball there, which lasted his lifetime as a Player and Coach.He Graduated from Huntington Park High School, then attended BYU before serving a full-time LDS Mission in Australia. In 1959 he met and married the love of his life Laurena Jones in the LDS St. George Temple.After one year at Los Angeles State, they moved to Cedar City, Utah where they had 4 children: Frank Cole Adams, Connie Jo Adams, Kelly Dawn (Kevin) Newville, and Koriann (Brian) Grimshaw.In 1979, Frank completed his education with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern Utah University (SUSC at that time). He served in many callings in the LDS Church, but he loved missionary work most of all. He and Laurena served over 3 years as Stake Missionaries, and one year on a full-time mission to Louisiana.Dusty enjoyed going to their Cedar Mountain Cabin, hunting, and fishing with his Family and Friends. He also loved working with his hands and was a Master Craftsman! He was a Silversmith, created Stained Glass Windows, made Aspen Log Furniture, and was a Dental Technician for many years, just to name a few of his creative talents. Dusty also was a very fine Tenor and sang at many events throughout his life.Dusty is survived by his wife Laurena, and children Cole, Kelly and Koriann. His brothers Michael Adams, Richard (Irish) Adams, and sister Vicki James. He has 12 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren, and has more on the way. He is preceded in death by his Parents and daughter Connie Jo.Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Cross Hollow Stake Center (2830 West Cody Drive, Cedar City, Utah). A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Southern Utah Mortuary (190 North 300 West, Cedar City). On Friday, May 12, 2017 the viewing will be at the Stake Center from 9:30-10:30 am. Interment will be in the City Cemetery under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary. Online condolences can be sent to
www.sumortuary.com.The family would like to acknowledge the IHC Hospice Group and sincerely thank them for their valuable service to this community.
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