Obituary of Richard Lynn Adams

Richard “Rich” Lynn Adams, 73, of Brooklyn Center, MN passed away June 5, 2023, at Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN.

Rich was born July 21, 1949, in Hardtner, KS and raised in Alva, OK.  He had many professions during his life including: a pastor, a college professor and a quality software engineer for several avionic software companies. He loved to travel far (France) and near (Fort Snelling State Park), with one of his favorite places to visit was Jay Cooke State Park in northern Minnesota.

Rich is preceded in death by parents Robert and Hazel Adams of Oklahoma and brother Russel Adams of Wyoming.  He is survived by spouse, Jason Hardy-Tanner, parents-in-law Brad and Susan Tanner, sister-in-law Tracy (Jon) Melendez, nieces Jaden Melendez and Elaina Melendez, ex-spouse Marlene Adams, daughters Janae Adams and Janeece Oatman, sister Brenda Adams and many close friends.

Rich was cremated and now rests in peace at Riverside Cemetery, Fargo, ND.