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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271875
Title: Michael J. Adams
Date: 10/16/1977-9/29/2025
Creator:
Inscription/Marks: 10/16/1977
Summary: Michael Adams, 47, of Dickinson, ND, passed away September 29, 2025. In accordance with Michael's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. Michael was born on October 16, 1977, in Granite City, IL, the son of Robert Adams and Elizabeth (Bradford) Adams. He grew up and attended schools in North Carolina and in Granite City. Following school, he proudly enlisting in the United States Navy. After his honorable discharge, Michael began a career in construction, building pole barns and developing a strong reputation for his hard work and craftsmanship. In 2018, Michael moved to Dickinson where he began working in the oilfield. Most recently he worked for GMHR. Beyond his work, Michael had many passions. He enjoyed drawing, and he had a love of motorcycles. Whether it was riding, racing, or teaching, he found joy in sharing that passion, especially with his daughters. Of all the titles Michael held, the one he cherished most was being a father and grandfather. His daughters, Mackenzie, Madison, and Adalyn, were the center of his world, and he loved nothing more than spending time with them. He was also a proud grandfather to Hayzlee, Tatum, and Mason, who brought him endless joy. Michael will be remembered for his hard work, his adventurous spirit, and his unwavering love for his family. Michael is survived by his three daughters, Mackenzie Adams (Noah) of Arizona, Madison Adams (Zach Fitterer) of Dickinson, and Adalyn Adams, of Dickinson; and grandchildren Hayzlee, Tatum, and Mason.
Red ID: FND_I_79370 Image ID: 538541 Image Notes: FND001 271875

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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