Doris L. Adams, longtime resident of Elmhurst, passed away recently at the age of 94. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Richard A. Adams (2004). Loving mother of Bonnie (the late Munn) Heydorn, Scott (fiancé Connie Kirley) and Alan (Carol) Adams. Proud grandmother of Jason (Sunny) Heydorn, Leslie (Efrain) Gutierrez, Shannon Adams, Mark Adams, Bryan Adams, Gregory (fiancé Harriet Chambers), Christine (Zain) Dhanani, and Charles (Lauren) Adams. Honored great-grandmother of Cash Heydorn, Ben Heydorn, Andrew Adams, and Angela Gutierrez. Dear sister of James (the late Barbara) King and fond sister-in-law of Shirley (the late Richard) Roma. Loving aunt of many.
Doris enjoyed life to the fullest. She was an outgoing “people person,” known for her wonderful sense of humor and wit. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was an inspirational role model to all for her long and loving marriage to her beloved late husband Dick.
A resident of Elmhurst for 58 years, she raised her family in a close-knit neighborhood affectionately known as The Maple Street Gang. She moved from her family home in 2014 to Beacon Hill Residential Community in Lombard.
Doris’ love of fashion and people was fulfilled when she became an assistant manager at Honey Girl, a popular women’s clothing store in downtown Elmhurst. She was also a longtime volunteer at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, where she was a transporter among other volunteer positions. She received her 7,000-hour volunteer pin. She also received the Character Counts in Elmhurst Community Service award in 2007.
Doris, a longtime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Elmhurst, was in the Bell Choir and served “Coffee and Joy” after each church service, among other things. Her warmth, love of family and friends, and quick wit was cherished and inspiring to all she met.
Services for Doris have already taken place. Interment at Chapel Hill Gardens West Cemetery in Oakbrook Terrace. Memorial contributions may be given to the Ray Graham Association (raygraham.org), the DuPage Foundation (dupagefoundation.org), St. Peter’s United Church of Christ (stpeterselmhurst.org), or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 630-834-1133 or pedersenryberg.com.
