William E. Adkins

William Edward Adkins, a long time resident of Albuquerque, aged 85, beloved husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was embraced by the Lord and taken to his heavenly home on Monday, November 19. Bill is survived by his spouse of 63 years, Betty Adkins; children, Larry Adkins and his wife Susie of Albuquerque, Gayle Rosenkoetter and her husband, Paul, of Livermore, CA; five grandchildren, Zack and Melissa Adkins, Josh and Angela Adkins, Seth Adkins, Brent and Malory Rosenkoetter, and Dana Rosenkoetter; and one great -grandchild, Ethan Adkins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lafayette and Verna Adkins of Anadarko, OK, two brothers and two sisters. After serving two years in the US Army, 1945-1947, he received his Bachelor's Degree from Southwestern State University in Weatherford, OK and his Master's Degree from the University of Oklahoma. During his 25 years as an administer in Albuquerque Public Schools, Bill was the principal of Hawthorne, Hayes/Embudo, Yucca, Inez and Rio Rancho Elementary School. He and Betty retired from APS in 1987. For fifteen years, they traveled extensively, pulling their fifth wheeler all across the United States with their dear friends George and Donna Barr and Ray and Ruth Barela. Additionally, they took numerous cruises and trips throughout the Americas and Europe. Bill and Betty have loved the mountains since moving to Albuquerque in 1960, so it was natural for them to have a cabin. They chose Vallecito Lake near Durango, CO to build their mountain getaway. With the help of family and friends, during the course of four years, they built their "dream" cabin. Since 1982 it has been the gathering place for their family and guests. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Daniels Family Funeral Services at 7601 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque NM, with Milton Propp and Layloni Drake officiating. Honorary pallbearer will be Ethan Adkins. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Daniels Family Funeral Services 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 505-821-0010