The funeral service for David Adams will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 12th, at Marion Church of Christ, 5296 65th Avenue SE, Rochester, with Pastor Rick Walston officiating. Burial will be in Marion Cemetery in Rochester, with Military Graveside Rites by the Rochester VFW Post #1215.

Mr. Adams, 89, of Rochester, died Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester.

David Edward Adams was born July 22, 1924 in Rochester and lived his entire life in Rochester. He was the son of Walter and Ardella (Richardson) Adams. He graduated from Rochester High School in 1943. Right after graduating, he enlisted in the US Navy. He served on the destroyer, U.S.S. Porterfield during WWII in the Pacific. On October 16, 1947 he married Leona Martha McCaleb of Marion. Together they raised 3 children.

Dave was a clerk in the Rochester Post Office, retiring in 1984. He was a member of Hope Summit Christian Church. He also volunteered at Crossroads College for many years, and at Golden Living Center East escorting patients. He enjoyed spending time with family, fishing on Little Jesse Lake, gardening, helping at the church and coffee with his friends.

Dave is survived by his two daughters, Cheryl (Gene) Zarling of Plainview, and Sue (Mike) Benson of Rochester; grandchildren, Michael (Krista) Zarling, Luke (Vicki) Zarling, Heather (Bill) Zarling Kerr, Briana (Ryan) Benson Pearsall, Holly (Luke) Benson Erickson, Michele (Andrew) Benson McGraw, and James Benson; ten great-grandchildren; and a sister, Georgia Carlin of California. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Leona, son, Ken, an infant son, and brother Duke.

Friends and family may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at the church. Memorials are preferred to Crossroads College or Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth.