Tommy Stafford Adams IV, 62 of Tulalip,WA passed away February 25, 2013 in Seattle, WA.
He was born March 2, 1950 in Everett, Washington to Tommy and Pauline Adams. He is a hereditary chief, and great-grandson of Chief William Kanim.
Thomas was preceded in death by his brothers, George Perry (Adams) and Frank Willard Adams; sister, Pauline Margret Bodroad; special grand-nephew, Munna Suugod Tommy; special brother-in-law, Peter Maurice White (who prayed our way for his recovery and life); and too many other relatives to put on paper.
He is survived by his two daughters, Jacqueline and Tommie Adams; his son, Tommy Adams; three sisters, Toniena Adams, Tena Williams, and Nadine Williams; seven brothers,
Clarence Adams, Roy Manson, Duane Tommy, Merle Williams Jr. Michael Williams, Billy Gobin (Dog Biscuit), and Jimmy; parents, Merle and Rose Williams Sr.; three grandchildren, Davian, Chambray, and Denise, and one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 12:00 Noon at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville followed by an Interfaith Service at 6:00 p.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Tulalip Tribal Gym with burial following at Mission Beach Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home.
Tommy Stafford Adams
