Just learned yesterday that Candy Adams lost her battle with cancer early last week. Ken Nissen called me from Arizona asking if what he had heard was true. I talked to Doug yesterday afternoon and learned that the family will have a small, private service for Candy early this week in Philadelphia and Doug said friends are organizing an open house in Neenah this Saturday. We found the obituary in the Post Crescent this morning on-line, there wasn't anything in the Philadelphia papers that we could find. Such sad news, please pass this on, I don't have everyone's e-mail address in my contact list. Stan
obit from PC:
Candy Adams, 59, Neenah, peacefully departed life on Jan. 6, 2010, in the loving arms of her husband, Doug. She was born March 13, 1950, to Richard and Ruth Shepherd in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Candy graduated from Harriton High School, Rosemont, Pennsylvania and went on to college at Penn State University where she graduated in 1972 with a degree in Education. Candy was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. It was at Penn State that Candy met her soul mate, Doug Adams, and they married in 1973. Candy and Doug raised two wonderful sons, Hunter and Drew. Candy worked as a librarian at St. Johns Elementary School in Menasha, Wisconsin. She was very fond of books and providing reading opportunities for children. Candy also served on the Neenah School Board from 1995 to 2006 serving on the Curriculum and Program Development Committee and as the Board Clerk from 2000-2005.
Candy enjoyed life, especially getting involved in the activities of her children. She had a penchant for bringing out the best in people. Always an upbeat attitude, warm smile and pleasant personality that put everyone at ease, Candy made it her mission to find the best in everyone. Whether it be gathering a group of people for a fun cup of tea, glass of wine or a full PARTY, Candy was the classic organizer. She shared many memories with friends on their walks around "The Point" in Neenah.
Candy is survived by her husband, Doug; two sons, Hunter, Los Angeles, California and Drew, San Diego, California; her mother Ruth Hinkle Shepherd, Philadelphia, Penn.; and a brother, Rick Shepherd, Philadelphia, Penn.
She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Shepherd.
It was Candy's wish to have an open house to celebrate her life. It will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2010, from Noon-3:00 p.m., at their home at 415 East Wisconsin Avenue, Neenah, Wisconsin.
A memorial has been established in Candy's name through the Education Foundation of Neenah, (Candy's Books For Kids), P.O. Box 244, Neenah, WI 54957-0244
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