BERNARD THOMAS ADAMS

Bernard "Bernie" T. Adams, 52, died unexpectedly June 12, 2003, at his home in Wasilla, surrounded by family and friends.

A memorial service with military funeral honors was held at Jeni and Joel's house in Wasilla on Tuesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. All friends and family were invited.

Interment of his ashes will be at Ft. Richardson National Cemetery at a later date. Born Jan. 11, 1951, in Fairfield, Ky. Mr. Adams was the son of Ben and Angelina Adams.

In 1974, the U.S. Air Force stationed him in Alaska. During his seven-year career he was a C-130 aircraft mechanic specialist. He was a disabled Vietnam-era veteran.

His family wrote, "He installed Smookeeters all over Anchorage. He was known by many businesses around Anchorage during the 1980s.

"His skills and talents were remarkable. He was not just a Jack-of-all-trades, but the 'Jackpot' of all trades.

"He had the honor of holding the challenging title of 'Mr. Mom' during the last nine years of his life while his wife worked at Fish and Game in Palmer. He was a warm-hearted family man. He spent every Father's Day king fishing with his family at Willow Creek."

Mr. Adams is survived by his mother Angelina Adams of Kentucky; wife Leslie Adams of Wasilla; step-son Chevi Perry of Wasilla; daughters Danielle and Cynthia Adams of Wasilla; brothers Bob Adams of Mobil, Ala. and Frank Adams of Louisville, Ky.; sisters Jane Noel of Fairfield, Ky., Mary Tackett of Lawrenceberg, Ky., Cecelia Lewis of Tennessee; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and best friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Ben R. Adams; daughters Michelle Adams and her premature twin sister.

A portion of his ashes will be sent to family in Kentucky for an additional memorial service to be held there on Wednesday, June 18, at the Catholic Church in Fairfield, Ky.

Arrangements were made by Valley Funeral Home and Crematory in Wasilla.