Frank Jess Adams

Frank Jess Adams, 85, former long-time resident of Durango, died Saturday, July 13, 2013, in Farmington, after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Frank, son of Jess and Dorothea Adams, was born April 6, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky, and moved to Durango at an early age, graduating from Durango High School. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. His career was primarily devoted to law enforcement, having worked several years for both the Durango Police Department and the La Plata County Sheriff's Office. While at the Sheriff's Office he had several different positions over time. He was the jailer, a deputy, process server, prisoner transporter, and was also the Under Sheriff. He later worked for UPS and SW Film Service. He loved any job that involved driving. At SW Film Service he transported movie films from Durango to Fort Garland and back each night. Frank enjoyed his country music, fishing, cooking, a nice fresh cut lawn, time with family, his loyal companions Pete and Oscar (his dachshunds), and loved to drink a cold Coors beer. He was very a considerate and caring man, and was highly respected by all who knew him. Even after his mobility was very limited, he would still drive to Durango to check on his mother and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Adams, and 2 grandsons, Scott Folsom and Brandon Bauer. He is survived by his daughters: Dana Horn, of Aztec NM; Ginger Breed, of Durango; Pam Folsom, of Fountain Hills AZ; 5 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Cremation has take place and memorial services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday, July 20th, at Hood Mortuary, 1261 E. 3rd Avenue, in Durango, with graveside to follow at Crestview Cemetery (intersection of Hwys 160 and 172) will full military honors provided by VFW Post #4031 of Durango, Colorado. Frank's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.