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Edith Horne 'Edie' Adams

Nov. 24, 1945 - Feb. 27, 2025

Date of Service: Mar. 7, 2025

BURLEY – Edith Horne (Edie) Adams, 79, of Burley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at home. A happy reunion took place when Edie finally got to meet her dad who was killed when she was only two months old.

Edie was born November 24, 1945, in Burley, Idaho, to Lorin Richard and Ida Barlow Horne. She had two older sisters, Sharon and Marsha. She graduated from Burley High School in 1964 and attended Idaho State University. She met Douglas Jay (Doug) Adams when they were 14 years old and have been together ever since. They were married March 3, 1966, in Burley, Idaho, and have been married for 59 years. They were blessed with one daughter, Danielle, who was born November 27, 1966.

Edie worked at King’s Variety Store in the main office, and Burger & Plate Bean Warehouse, which later became Frederick’s Bean & Grain. She later went to work as the bookkeeper for Jackson’s Plumbing for twenty years until retiring.

Edie held various church callings including serving in the Young Women, Relief Society chorister, and ward music director for many years. Edie was involved in two book clubs, one of them being with her mother and daughter, making it three generations. Edie served on the board of Community Concerts, helping plan the concerts that would come to the area. Edie was an usher for the Mt. Harrison Foundation for many years. She also served in the Burley Music Club, where for many years put together an evening of music events for the community involving local area talent to celebrate National Music week. Music was a big part of her life.

Edie is survived by her husband, Doug Adams; their only daughter, Danielle (Randy) Jones of Burley; five grandchildren, Travis (Brianna Call) Jones of Burley, Courtney (Tony) McIntyre of San Bernardino, California, and McKay Coltrin, Kody (Megan Cottom) Coltrin, and Peyton Jones, all of Burley; six great-grandchildren, Deacon Jones, Erik McIntyre, Ryan McIntyre, Hanna McIntyre, Bella Coltrin, and Cooper Coltrin. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Karla (Adams) York; and brother-in-law, Larry (Kathy) Adams; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lorin Richard and Ida Barlow Horne; her two sisters, Sharon Smith and Marsha Horne; and her in-laws, Forest Douglas and Mary Martin Adams.

Edie’s legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering support for her family will live on in the hearts who knew her.

A special love and appreciation to the staff at Horizon Home Health & Hospice – Shelby, Dustie, Celeste, Kylie, Carrie and Pastor Dan – for showing her love, care and becoming like family.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley Idaho West Stake Center, located at 2420 Parke Avenue, in Burley, with Bishop Cade Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Basin Cemetery in Oakley.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th Street, in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, preceding the funeral, at the church.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/PCyybDOzDak.

Condolences for Edith Horne 'Edie' Adams

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From Kathaleen Braegger:

Oh, Doug, I am so sorry to hear of Edie’s passing. I loved her instantly when I first met her when she came to train to replace me at Jackson’s Plumbing. We had such fun working together for a few weeks, and every time we saw each other there after. I am sorry for your family but know she is watching over you and waiting to be together again.

From Dixie Robins Smith:

Thoughts and prayers for you, Doug, and for your family. I hope you feel the love that many of your friends and family are sending your way and that is brings you a small amount of comfort.

From Linda Fillmore Wright:

Doug, sending thoughts and prayers for you with the loss of Edie. It’s been a long many years since we saw each other. Just saw her obituary. It’s a blessing to know where she is. Linda Fillmore Wright

From Lamont & Colleen Carson:

Edith was a devoted member of the Harrison foundation. She was always kind and thoughtful. I know you will miss her. Our prayers and condolences to your families.

From Ray and Kathy Muir:

So very sorry for your loss. Edie was a special light and will be missed. Sweet memories, Doug, of you and Edie as high school sweethearts. What a blessing for your family.

From Leon and Dori Clegg:

So very sorry to hear this. I have known Doug and Edie for a very long time. So praying the Savior's love to be with each of you. Our prayers go out to Doug, Danielle, Kody and all the family members. May you cherish every memory and know she will be watching over each of you. It's so very hard to lose your mother and grandmother. Only time and the gospel plan heals this trial. Our sincere condolences.
Leon and Dori Clegg

From Dorinda Hammond:

Doug, I was so sad to see of Edie’s passing. I pray that the Lord will give you and your family peace and comfort as you navigate this change in your lives.

From Greg and Vicki Rasmussen :

Doug, our hearts go out to you and Danielle and your other family members. We’re so grateful to Jesus for making the resurrection a reality for all and for teaching us that Edie is free of any infirmities in the spirit world and that she is young again. May you find peace and strength through the Doirit for the days ahead. We love you.

From Tammi Pollard:

Doug and Danielle and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Edie’s passing. What a special lady and friend and sister literary lover!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.

From Ken & Billie Rae DeNaughel, Carrie DeNaughel, Leta Jackson:

Doug & Family, so very sorry for a shining star in our lives. We remember Edie from the time she was a secretary for my dad's business: Jackson's Plumbing. Many years ago, she has been in our lives and always asked about my parents whenever she visited with me. Our prayers are with you, she will be waiting for you til you meet again as a forever family.

From Will and Shanna Smith:

I’ll never forget those beautiful blue eyes! She is a wonderful woman! So sorry to her amazing hubby and family! We love you so much and are sending love and prayers!

From Faye Holmes :

Doug and Danielle, I'm so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Edie. She was a wonderful person. And her smile was so beautiful.
She will be missed.

From Kehaulani Randall :

I remember sitting on the porch late at night at my grandparents and chatting with her and Brother Adam's. She will be missed.

From Nancy (Holm) Peterson:

Doug and family...I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

From Jan Manning :

My prayers are with your family, Danielle.

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