Mesa, Arizona, who passed away at his home on Sunday, May 29th, 2023.
Larry was born in Marble Rock, Floyd County, Iowa on March 19th, 1937 to Gerald
Edwin Adams and Ena Louise Ackley. He graduated from Marble Rock High School and
later joined the United States Marine Corps. He and Mary Louise Grieshaber were
married on November 30th, 1978 in Mesa, Arizona. Throughout his life he lived in
various states, traveled the world, and had an insatiable love for his Savior. During his
career he worked as a travel agent for TWA, did detailed work for Rev. Billy Graham
and provided travel planning for the Phoenix Suns. He was known for his impeccable
organization skills that few could match. He was an active member of his church and
spent his life serving others and loving his family.
Larry was predeceased by his father Gerald and his mother Ena. He is also
predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Janell McNeel and his siblings Dean, Max,
Owen, Shirley, and Faith.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Grieshaber, son Larry Adams Jr (Sandi) and
granddaughter Rebecca Adams. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Lee
(Eva-Maria Wagner), Jerry (Julia Gibb), Ruth (Don Newton), and Judi.
Larry was beloved by his family and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to
come.
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