Barbara J. Adams
Barbara J. Adams, 76, of Westerville, formerly of Van Wert, passed away at 7:34 a.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Our Home-New Albany.
She was born on March 13, 1947, in Van Wert, to Clarence and Erma (Walter) Johnson. She married Gregg Adams.
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Barb retired from Van Wert County Hospital after many years as a patient care tech. She was an animal lover and, most importantly, she cherished time spent with family and friends, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband, Gregg Adams; a son, Dirk (Suzi) Adams; a daughter, Stephanie (Shawn) Ward, and grandchildren, Chandler (Alyx) Adams, Meredith Adams, Katie Ward, Emily Ward and Claire Ward.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Brent B. Adams, and sisters, Betty (Don-deceased) Schaadt and Joanne (Jake) Baer.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 21, at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert.
In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials: Van Wert County Humane Society or to Ohio Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue.
To share in Barbara’s online memorial, visit www.alspachgearhart.com.
POSTED: 08/18/23 at 12:16 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries