James Adams Obituary

James "Jim" F. Adams, age 75, died at his home in Taylorsville, Utah on November 11, 2024.
He was born on October 12, 1949, to Bill and Mabel (nee: Landes) Adams in Salt Lake City and spent his entire life in the Salt Lake Valley. Jim graduated from West High School in 1968 and excelled in baseball and bowling. He played third base for the 1968 Class A state championship team and was also selected for the All-Star team that same year.
Jim married Marge Croxford (nee: Dunlop) in 1996 during a romantic getaway aboard a riverboat on the Colorado River. Marge and Jim spent ten years together and enjoyed bowling and weekend getaways with their friends to Wendover. They later divorced.
Jim was an avid golfer, but he excelled in bowling. His 3-game series total of 838 in 1987 earned him the all-time Utah record which he held for 4 years. His high-level bowling scores could be found for decades in the Tribune sports pages.
Jim is survived by his former spouse, Marge and his step-granddaughter Miranda Evans, several cousins and cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and extended family members.
One of his closest friends described Jim as a kind, sincere, quiet man with a heart of gold. Those who knew him well would heartily agree.
He will be buried near his parents at the Larkin Sunset Garden Cemetery on Friday, April 4, 2025, at 10am. Family and friends are invited. Arrangements are being handled by Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 E. 10600 S. Sandy, UT 84092. 801-571-2771.