Norman James Adam (June 9, 1916—February 3, 2011)
Norm passed away February 3 at the Luther Care Home in Saskatoon. Norm was born in Davidson on June 9, 1916. He attended school in Davidson. His father passed away in 1928 when he was 12. They lived on the farm north of Davidson and eventually he took it over and continued farming for 40 years. On April 5, 1941 he married Gladys Woodman and they had two children, Douglas and Linda Adam. He loved to play ball and fish in the summer. He was once the proud winner of a fishing derby at Last Mountain Lake with a 25 pound jackfish. In the early years he broke many horses and used horses for his farm work until he was able to purchase his first tractor. He enjoyed farming, growing many crops and also had livestock for many years. This included running the Davidson dairy in the war years, and later a chicken layer operation, hog and commercial cow/calf operation. Dad and mom always enjoyed visiting with their many friends and family. He was very active in the community. He served ten years on the Davidson School Board, a number of years on the United Church Board and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was also 15 years with the Paul Revere Insurance company at which time he reached top salesman in Canada.
He will be lovingly remembered by his son Doug (Elaine) and family, Brenda Frank, Christopher and Robyn of Saskatoon; Terri (Kevin) Nixey, Cole and Cameron of Warman; Tanya (Lea) Adam of Germany; Jana Hansen, Lee, Darby and Trenton of Wynyard and Cory Penner, Joel of Saskatoon; daughter Linda (Bill) Pipke and family, Stephanie (David) Pipke Painchaud, Sadie of Tisdale; Vanessa (Tyler) Mack, Brook, Madison and Cole of Meota.
His memorial service was held in the Davidson United Church, Davidson, Sask. on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Arthritis Society.
Funeral arrangements were in the care of Hanson’s Funeral Home.
