Ronald Norman Adams passed away on October 26, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. He was born in Los Angeles on June 21, 1936 and came to Tucson in 1954 to attend the University of Arizona where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Ron was an agent for Allstate Insurance Company and retired after 39 years.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jessie Adams; sister, Marilyn Marx; and son, Dean Adams. Ron is survived by his wife of 53 years, Liz; sons, Jim, Brad, and Steve; seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

Ron was a loving, kind, and generous husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa. His family was very important to him. He loved life and appreciated every day. He always saw the positive side and was the eternal optimist. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

The Arizona Daily Star, October 29, 2013