David Brian Adams, 63, of Longmont, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Born in Detroit, MI to Loren and Dolores Adams, he spent his early years growing up in the southern suburbs of Chicago. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he earned his degree in Administration of Justice. After graduation he worked as a police officer in Olympia Fields, IL for two years prior to relocating to the Lakewood Police Department where he spent 37 years serving the city and people of Lakewood. He worked in the Alameda area elementary schools as a DARE officer for several years before moving to Alameda High School as the School Resource Officer. His final years on the force were spent as a detective in the Juvenile Crimes Unit. He retired in March of 2018.
Dave married Monique Gorski on November 20, 1984 and together they raised three children.
In his free time Dave volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America (Troop #537) and the Boys and Girls Club. He enjoyed a variety of activities such as moving furniture, cycling with friends, hiking, traveling, and playing with his grandkids.
Dave is survived by his wife, children, their spouses, six grandchildren, three brothers, and their spouses. He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 2pm at the Christ the Servant Lutheran Church (506 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that a donation be made to the ALS Association in Dave’s memory. (ALSA.org)
