Alan Jon Adams

Alan Jon Adams was born November 22, 1937 in Luray, KS to Noel and Johnnie Mabelle Adams.

He graduated from North Kansas City High School and received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri, making him a MU Tiger fan for life. Alan married Carol (Kay) Mumma December 2, 1962 and had three daughters, Linda, Kathy and Janel.

He was an early member of Meadowbrook United Methodist Church and served as the Boy Scout leader there for many years. He had been an Eagle Scout himself, and continued to serve in many scout positions and had the honor to conduct Eagle Scout reviews for many young men during most of his adult life. He was humbled to be presented the Silver Beaver Award, the highest honor a council may present for exceptional service to Scouting. Alan was often seen at Bartle Scout Reservation each summer and achieved the rank of Sagamore within the Mic-O-Say leadership enhancement program.

Alan worked for Mobil Oil for approximately 35 years, where he worked with debt financing within the credit card division. His statistical knowledge carried over into everything he did in life, starting with collecting stats for his high school’s sports teams. He tracked every tomato that came from his huge garden, and he maintained MLB and NFL stats in his meticulous handwriting, proudly sharing copies with his friends and family. Those that knew Alan had likely engaged in a conversation about scouts, nature, gardening, sports or his family.

Alan had a competitive spirit and enjoyed bringing out the best in his teammates and himself whether it was his multiple bowling and golf leagues, playing cards, or teaching his kids and grandchildren every sport he could.

After his wife of 53 years passed away, he found new love and married Mary Ann Trujillo October 17, 2016. That union surrounded him with many new family members that brought him much joy in his final years, including step children Mark and Pete (Laura) Trujillo, Chelsea (Troy) Grizzle, Gina (Terry) Cervantes, and Liza (Pedro) Parra, their 22 children and 11 grandchildren. Alan always had a strong faith and celebrated his conversion to Catholicism in 2021.

Alan was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol (Kay) Adams, daughter, Janel Adams and brothers, Douglas and Clark Adams.

Alan is survived by his wife, Mary Anne of the home, daughters Linda (Scott) Low of Oklahoma City and Kathy (Bob) Zollmann of Liberty, MO. He also leaves behind 15 cherished grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, a brother, Steve Adams of Lenexa, KS, many beloved brother and sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

He will be deeply missed by his extended family, friends, church and Scouting communities.

Alan Jon Adams, age 84, of Liberty, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Alan was born November 22, 1937.

A rosary service for Alan will be held Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM at Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, GLADSTONE, MO 64119. A visitation will occur Tuesday, July 19, 2022 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, 6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, GLADSTONE, MO 64119. A committal service will occur Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 12:15 PM to 12:30 PM at White Chapel Cemetery, 6600 NE ANTIOCH RD, GLADSTONE, MO 64119. A mass of christian burial will occur Wednesday, July 20, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St Charles Catholic Church, 900 NE Shady Ln Dr, Kansas City, MO 64118.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alan's memory may be made to Heart of America Council - BSA; Tribe of Mic-O-Say - H. Roe. Bartle Scout Reservation, https://www.hoac-bsa.org/.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dwnwhitechapel.com for the Adams family.