Florence Ewart (Sherry) Adams

Florence Ewart (Sherry) Adams – 1940-2011 - passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 after a six month battle with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband Howard J. Adams. Sherry was the daughter of Harold and Florence Heakin, the half sister of William Clyde and his wife Ede, and aunt to their two sons, Chris and Kent. Sherry was a graduate of the Hamlin School in San Francisco, the College of Pacific in Stockton and the USF graduate school, where she earned her teaching credential. Sherry spent her entire twenty eight year teaching career at James Lick Junior High School (Middle School) in San Francisco until her early retirement. Her dedication to James Lick and their students and the community was amazing. Besides teaching English and Social Studies, Sherry also taught forensic and guided the debate team, was the writer, producer and director of many of the yearly term plays, the spring musical, and was the editor of the school year book. She also was the sponsor of the Ski Club. Sherry was appointed to the position of Community School Liaison and was acknowledged by the City of San Francisco as a Mentor Teacher. At the end of year luncheon for the faculty, on her last day of her teaching career, she was awarded the Golden Apple Award for the outstanding teacher of the year. Sherry had a penchant for giving, and this was the pinnacle of her teaching career. Sherry’s life was focused on giving, and she applied that quality throughout her life as she also became a realtor with Rupert Taylor Real Estate in Burlingame. There will not be a service for Sherry, but it is hoped that on a night in the near future you might go outside and pick the moon, or a star, or a cloud, or if you are in San Francisco, a patch of fog, and greet her. She will be there waiting. You will have your own personal session together. She is still listening and giving. And if you feel a cool breeze on your cheek, that may be Sherry reaching out to you. Maybe it is the blinking of that star you are looking at. Maybe it is the moon as she smiles down on you. Sherry’s greatest joy was returning to Maui and Honokeana Cove Condominiums. It became almost an annual journey. While there one time, Sherry and Howard heard about the Boo Boo Zoo. It is otherwise known as the East Maui Animal Refuge. The owner and his wife care for an assortment of domestic and wildlife animals that are injured. They depend strictly on donations. Sherry will be delighted that you would consider a donation to such a worthwhile cause. The next time you are on Maui, travel to the Boo Boo Zoo. Check them out on WWW.booboozoo.org. It is quite a website and you will be impressed by their efforts there. For the last six months, Sherry was under the care of her friend and healthcare provider Pushpa Lacthman, and Sherry’s husband Howard. Sutter Care At Home was their constant mentor and friend. Aloha Sherry