Gerald "Shorty" Adair's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa

Gerald "Shorty" Adair

December 9, 1946 - January 21, 2025 (78 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Gerald "Shorty" Adair's obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home

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Gerald "Shorty" Adair

December 9, 1946 - January 21, 2025 (78 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Gerald Adair Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gerald Adair (Des Moines, Iowa), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gerald left this world on January 21, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Adair to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Adair and Lois Adair; his wife Judy Leib; and his brothers, Larry Adair and Richard Adair.

He is survived by: his children, Shawn Adair (Jenn) and Sheila Roberts of Des Moines; his grandsons, Colby, Cale and Cooper Adair; his daughters, Marianne Christensen (Brian), Karen Stoll-Ethofer (Mark), Christy Vail (Tommy) and Kathy Tuhn; his grandchildren, Jordan Christensen, Olivia Turczynski (Luke), Paige Christensen, Reid Christensen, Tyler Vail (Hailey), Kelsey Phaisith (Anuvong), Haley Stoll, Brittany Stoll, Zoey Vail, Macy Vail, Brody Vail and Owen Tuhn; his great grandchildren, Luna, Levi, Lola Phaisith, Samira, Tres Stoll and Lincoln Giron; his siblings, Kenny Adair (Judy), Kay Karns (Pat) and Randy Adair (Rhonda); and his sister-in-law Diane Adair.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to his family for a tribute to be decided at a later date.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home



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Jan 28

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Hamilton's Funeral Home
605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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Jan 29

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605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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