Melvin Reo "Dan" Adams

ALBION – Melvin Reo “Dan” Adams, age 88, of Albion, passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016, at his home, with his daughters by his side.

Melvin was born in Elba, Idaho, Dec. 21, 1927, the son of Melvin and Verda Eliza Wickel Adams. Following his childhood and schooling in Elba, Melvin was drafted into the United States Army, and served his country in Germany during the Korean Conflict. On Feb. 27, 1960, he married the love of his life, Carma June Asher in Elko, Nev.

Melvin was naturally skilled at handling animals, and he especially enjoyed riding horses. His younger years were filled with farm and ranch labor that helped him acquire a strong work ethic that he carried with him throughout his life. He worked for the Elba Cattle & Horse Association, and The Bureau of Reclamation, which later became A&B Irrigation, where he performed electrical and mechanical work until his retirement.

Outside of his career and family responsibilities, Melvin also enjoyed being a part of the Big D Roping Club and the Rupert Elks, where he was a member for 37 years.

He is survived by his children, Debra Adams of Albion, Dixie (Bill) Estes of Declo, Connie (Mike) Bryan of Heyburn, and Delilah Reed of Declo; sister, Verda Vee (Felix) Villarma of Wrangell, Alaska; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; and 21 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carma; son, Melvin Reo Adams Jr.; and grandson, Wyatt Rodgers.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Albion LDS Church, 889 Main St., with bishop Jason Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Albion.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 12 noon until 12:45 p.m. preceding the service at the church.