Hope Barrett Adams' Obituary
‘H. B.’, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away February 16, 2008 at 89 and ‘ years of age. H.B. was born August 8, 1918 in Waco, Texas and lived his adult life in Dallas. H.B. lived his life with incredible energy, working at his engineering company until the end of his life. He was an inspiration to all, teaching us how to live life to the fullest and to the last moment. He was married to the love of his life, Beth, for 66 years and cared for her ever-increasing needs over the last decade. His alma maters were Texas A&M and Baylor University. One of his proudest accomplishments was being ‘One of the proud and the few’, a Marine pilot, serving in World War II. Major H.B. Adams served as a test pilot and flew many successful missions across the Pacific, including the battle for Iwo Jima. As we lose veterans of ‘The Greatest Generation’, let’s remember to thank them for all they gave and sacrificed. His love of flying led him to Braniff Airlines. He left commercial aviation, but never lost his passion for flying. He spent hours working on aircraft engines and flew well into his 70’s. His other interests and hobbies included deep-sea fishing, hunting, boating and ‘tinkering’ with engines. H.B. cherished his daily walks with dear friend Dr. Fred Minton, as well as talking politics and business with his trusted COO Babu G’Vam. He was a founding member of Brookhaven Country Club and a member of Royal Oaks Country Club. He was active in the Dallas Friday Club, his Sunday School class and weekly Bible study. He sat on numerous business boards in the Dallas area over his long career. He is survived by his wife Beth; daughters Lisa and Jayne; Grandsons, Steven and Josh; sister Geraldine, brother Frank and son-in-law Mike.
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