Obituary: Virginia Olpin Adams

Virginia Olpin Adams 1932 ~ 2005 (Elva) Virginia Olpin Adams passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18, 2005 in Salt Lake City at the age of 73 after a strong "iron will" battle with several diseases. She was born July 19, 1932 in Flushing, New York to Dr. Albert Ray Olpin, previous President of the University of Utah and Elva Chipman Olpin. Virginia married Neal Harris Adams in the Salt Lake Temple on December 23, 1952. Her husband preceded her in death on October 18, 1965. Virginia is a member of the LDS Church where she filled many assignments. She enjoyed singing in the church choir for many years and also enjoyed visiting teaching with other members. Many were touched by her generous nature. Virginia worked for ZCMI where she managed the children's clothing department and later worked in the store's popular bakery. She retired in July 1997 after 25 years of service. Virginia was an avid sports fan, diligently following the University of Utah gymnastics, basketball, and football games. But most of all, Virginia loved her family. She was committed to her everlasting relationship with her husband and made being a homemaker and raising her children her priority. She is survived by her daughter Linda Rae Adams Anderson Geigle (Larry) and son Kenneth Harris Adams (Faith) both from Murray, Utah, four grandchildren; Sharlene Anderson Dunn (Ryan Evans), Melissa Geigle Green (Brad), Christopher Wayne Adams (Erin), Nicholas Neal Adams and two great-grandchildren; Jordan Rae Dunn and Casey James Dunn and two sisters and a brother; Helen Rae Olpin Snow Callahan living in Salt Lake City, Barbara Jean Hooks living in Draper, and Howard Ray Olpin (Marilyn) living in Plano, Texas. She will be missed by all of her family and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 22, 2005 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Drive at 2 p.m. Family and friends can call one hour prior to the service or on the evening prior from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made for Charity Care in memory of Virginia to the Deseret Foundation, 8th Avenue C Street, SLC, UT 84143.