Doris May ADAMS 

78, of Anacortes, died on Friday, April 28, 2000 at a local care center. She was 
born on February 21, 1922 in Seattle the daughter of Walter and Lola (Edwards) 
Beach. Doris was raised and received her schooling in Seattle. She graduated 
from Lincoln High School as salutatorian in 1939. Doris also attended the U. of 
W. graduating in 1943 with a Bachelors of Arts degree. On January 7, 1944 in 
Seattle, Doris Beach and Richard Adams were married. They made their home in 
Richmond Beach. Doris worked for several years as a Bond Underwriter for 
Stanley T. Scott Insurance Company in Seattle and retired in 1989. Doris and 
Richard moved to Mt. Vernon and then to Anacortes in 1990 where they built 
their home. Doris enjoyed gardening, music, painting, drawing, camping and 
traveling. She also volunteered at the Anacortes Chamber of Commerce and was 
active in the Skyline Beach Club. She is survived by her loving husband Richard 
at the family home, son; Guy of Lynnwood, brother and his wife; Allen & Mary 
Beach of Seattle, sister-in-law; Sylvia Adams of Seattle, several nieces, nephews, 
cousins and many good friends. A Memorial Service will be 10 a.m., Thursday, 
May 4, 2000 at the Anacortes First Baptist Church with Pastor Duane Eastman 
officiating. Private family interment will be at the family plot in Port Townsend, 
WA. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are 
under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel , Anacortes, WA. 

Seattle Times