OBITUARY: Wes Adams

Wesley Don Adams, age 61, of Logandale, Nevada, passed from our presence on Friday, February 18, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications due to treatment for cancer in the liver. He was born June 27, 1949 in Vernal, Utah to Donald Lee and Lois Brady. On February 20, 1977 he married Elizabeth Anna Beckwith in Las Vegas, Nevada. On January 30, 1999 they were sealed in the Las Vegas LDS Temple. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

His early education took place in Rangely and Fruita, Colorado until he moved with his family to Las Vegas in 1964. He enjoyed much of his younger years with his cousins on Douglas Creek in Colorado. In Las Vegas he excelled in high school and amateur rodeo events including bull riding, bareback riding, and later became a champion team roper. He was formerly on the Nevada State Trapshooting Team and was outstanding at baseball, golf, horsemanship, hunting and anything else he desired to pursue.

He was President and General Manager of Western States Contracting, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada and Roosevelt, Utah and also Western States Ranches of Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Oklahoma and Georgia.

As a sportsman and conservationist , he built and provided a sanctuary for wildlife at his beloved Motherwell Ranch in northern Colorado. He was founder of the Las Vegas Little Britches Rodeo Association and creator and owner of the Millionheir Classic incentive breeding program.

A true humanitarian, he often shared his experience and sage advice freely upon request. He had an immeasurable impact on the lives of many. He was a brilliant man and demanded excellence from himself and those fortunate enough to know him. He looked at things from a different point of view and taught others to do the same. He will be remembered for his love of God and family and considered his children to be his greatest achievement.

He will be missed as a father, son, husband, friend, confidant, teacher and grandfather. The Adams family wishes to thank all who have provided support and comfort at this difficult time.

Survivors include his wife, Liz of Logandale, NV; five sons and one daughter: Weston (Shelley) of Logandale, NV; Dustin (Deena) of Stephenville, TX; Randon (Audrey) of Logandale, NV; Jason (Haley) of Las Vegas, NV; Britney (Jory) Levy of Roosevelt, UT; Austin of Logandale, NV; five grandchildren; his parents, Don & Lois of Las Vegas, NV and one brother, Jeff (Donna) of Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by one brother, Terryl.

Funeral services will be held Friday February 25, 2011 at 11 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2555 N. St. Joseph St., Logandale, Nevada. Visitation will be Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at the Chapel and again from 9 – 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the Chapel. Interment will be at the Logandale Cemetery under the direction of Moapa Valley Mortuary 702-398-3600. Friends and family are invited to sign our online guest book at www.moapavalleymortuary.com