Obituary for Colleen Adams
Colleen Adams, 86, of Twin Falls passed away peacefully at Ashley Manor in Kimberly, ID Monday, September 26, 2022.
Colleen was born on October 5, 1935, in Oakley ID, the 3rd of 7 children born to Albert L. and Ora Martin Anderson. She was raised and educated in Oakley where she enjoyed sports and was a cheerleader.
She married Earl Dee Gorringe in 1951 and they had two children, Kenny and Leana. They were later divorced. She married Richard “Dick” G. Adams in 1958 and together they raised three children, Kenny, Leana, and Rick. Colleen and Dick operated a motel together for many years along with the Blue Lake’s Cycle Shop. They took many motorcycle adventures together with their friends.
She adored all her grandchildren and attended all of their sports and other activities along with her generosity towards them. When not at home, she could be found either at the golf course or the ceramics shop. She was president of the Twin Falls Ladies Golf Association for many years and loved playing golf as long as she could. She also had a love for Christmas and her home was always brightly decorated both inside and out. She was also known for her annual Christmas party where everyone was welcome.
Colleen is survived by her son Kenny (Suzanne) Gorringe of Jerome, daughter Leana (Ron) Blackwood of Twin Falls, brother Gordon (Sharon) Anderson of Pocatello, 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son; Richard “Rick” A. Adams, one grandson; Tracy A. Gorringe and her siblings; LaRae Elquist, Jack Anderson, Helen Anderson, Kenny Anderson, and Tom Anderson.
Colleen was born on October 5, 1935, in Oakley ID, the 3rd of 7 children born to Albert L. and Ora Martin Anderson. She was raised and educated in Oakley where she enjoyed sports and was a cheerleader.
She married Earl Dee Gorringe in 1951 and they had two children, Kenny and Leana. They were later divorced. She married Richard “Dick” G. Adams in 1958 and together they raised three children, Kenny, Leana, and Rick. Colleen and Dick operated a motel together for many years along with the Blue Lake’s Cycle Shop. They took many motorcycle adventures together with their friends.
She adored all her grandchildren and attended all of their sports and other activities along with her generosity towards them. When not at home, she could be found either at the golf course or the ceramics shop. She was president of the Twin Falls Ladies Golf Association for many years and loved playing golf as long as she could. She also had a love for Christmas and her home was always brightly decorated both inside and out. She was also known for her annual Christmas party where everyone was welcome.
Colleen is survived by her son Kenny (Suzanne) Gorringe of Jerome, daughter Leana (Ron) Blackwood of Twin Falls, brother Gordon (Sharon) Anderson of Pocatello, 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son; Richard “Rick” A. Adams, one grandson; Tracy A. Gorringe and her siblings; LaRae Elquist, Jack Anderson, Helen Anderson, Kenny Anderson, and Tom Anderson.