Alice Ann Adams

Alice Ann Adams passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023 at her home in Athol, ID in the presence of beloved family members. Alice was born on August 19, 1940 in Kansas City, Missouri to parents, Dorothy and Lawrence Schone. She was raised in Kansas City, Kansas with her two younger brothers Donald and Hugh.  Alice graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1958. She married Larry Adams at the Trinity Methodist Church in Kansas City, Kansas on August 12, 1961. They moved to La Verne, California in 1963 where they had three daughters, Kristen, Karyn, and Kendra. In addition to being an active member of the PTA, Alice served as the President of the Junior Women’s Club where she organized many conventions and fundraising events.  Alice started her career in 1983 as a Health Clerk for the Bonita Unified School District and worked there for 30 years. When their eldest daughter moved to Coeur d’Alene, ID in 1989, Alice and Larry came to visit and fell in love with the beauty of the area. They traveled to Coeur d’Alene every summer and eventually purchased a home in the Fort Grounds neighborhood. In 2001, Alice and Larry purchased a homestead in Athol to plant their roots. Their legacy at Sage Creek Ranch will continue to be passed along for generations to come. Alice was active in the B.A.B.S. and Button clubs and will always be remembered for her sweet and frequent smile. She took great pride in her 10 grandchildren and her great-granddaughter, Aurora. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry, grandson Ryan, and granddaughter Audra.