Derrill Wayne Adair

Derrill Wayne Adair passed away in Sedro-Woolley, Washington on Tuesday, July 10, 2024, after a short illness, at the age of 84 when he died. Derrill was born on December 10, 1939, to William and Ruth (Larson) Adair in Caliente, Nevada. On August 17, 1963, he married Elizabeth (Liz) (Tudy) Shook. Derrill’s death was five weeks before their 61st wedding anniversary. Derrill graduated from Dixie State College in St. George, Utah, when it was still a two-year institution. His passion was music, but he discovered that construction management was a better way to support his family. He first focused on industrial construction, but ended his career as an owner’s representative on several hospital expansion projects. Derrill was a constant learner and especially enjoyed philosophy and geology. He spent his last decade in southern Utah, where he was happiest sitting on a sandstone bluff philosophizing to his grandchildren about time, rocks, and God. Derrill was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many capacities in that organization, including choir director, elementary school teacher, high councilor, and bishop. Derrill is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Adair of Sedro-Woolley, WA; son, Wayne Adair of Sparks, Nevada; daughter, Debbie (Kim) Blomeen of Belfair, WA; daughter, Terry Gifford (Jim Reaves) of Sedro-Woolley; son, James Adair of Wilsonville, Oregon; son, Ken Adair of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter, Ruth (Richard) Lavine of Salt Lake City, UT; son, Clay (Kaitlyn) Adair of Atlanta Georgia; twenty-two grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Derrill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth Adair; sister, Shirley (Frank) White; and brothers, Gerry and William Adair. At Derrill’s request, there will be no funeral service. Instead, there will be a family gathering at a time yet to be determined to celebrate and remember the life of this remarkable man. Other end-of-life arrangements are under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Please share your memories of Derrill Adair by signing the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.

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