Birth date: Jul 8, 1936 Death date: Jan 4, 2020
Paul Adams, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 4, 2020 at Omega House in Houghton, Michigan from long-term heart disease and recently-diagnosed acute myelogenous leukemia. In the last week of his life he was surrounded Read Obituary
Deepest sympathy to Paul’s family and friends. Paul and Phyllis were special people, so friendly.
Bruce & Rosanne Kuivinen
This is the saddest of news. Paul and Phyllis were very special and close to our family (Paul and Gertie Kinnunen’s), and were also my godparents. I recall many fond memories of times spent with them when they lived in lower Michigan. “Uncle Paul” was the best of pals to our dad...even sneaking a beer into his hospital room while he was ill. Warm and funny, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike, Tammy and their families. Carolyn Kinnunen
Paul was a very dear friend , who will be greatly missed! His wife Phyllis was my childhood friend from the time we were in Kdg. in Highland Park. They were special! Paul was a very kind and understanding man. I am sure that he is with Phyllis now, once again. I had many road trips with Paul, that I will always remember. He had a positive outlook despite his health issues. That Finnish SISU! Prayers for his family to find comfort in the days to come, knowing that he is no longer suffering. Rest in Peace, my dear and special friend.
Paul was my cousin Phyllis's husband and I always envied Phyllis for having such a caring and lovable husband. I also envied Paul for having Phyllis as a loving and caring wife. Not only were they the perfect couple, they each had their own talents and separate hobbies, etc., they had things they did together as a couple. So much fun each one of them were and together, they were twice as much fun. I always looked forward to going to visit them and then Paul after Phyllis passed. It wasn't a UP trip without stopping and saying hello on our way to Tapiola and our trip will never be the same. He's in God's house now and I'm sure Phyllis is so glad to see him and to celebrate with him as they once did not only with each other but with friends who have passed also. LOVE and CHEERS! Ellen and Bill Even (and I know Sue and Tom feel exactly the same way!)
I work in the healthcare field and had the pleasure of seeing Paul pretty regularly. When I would see him in my schedule for the day, I looked forward to our visits. Even though he battled health issues, he always had a smile and an upbeat attitude. I am saddened by his passing....such a nice man. ♡
I always enjoyed listening to Paul’s stories. And he loved telling them! I can picture Phyllis with her notepad getting ready to share with him all the jokes she’s learned since she left us. And cracking open a beer to share with his brothers!
We miss you Paul!
MY CONDOLENCES TO PAUL'S FAMILY. HIS WIFE PHYLLIS WAS MY COUSIN. FRED AND WE HAD MANY GOOD TMES AND LAUGHS WITH THEM OVER THE YEARS.
WE WOULD VISIT THEM IN DETROIT AND THE U.P. AND THEY WOULD VISIT US IN THE CHICAGO AREA.
DOROTHY OLMSTED
Have known Paul since 1957. Jean and I attended Paul and Phyllis' wedding. Sad to loose old friends but we spent a lot of good times with Paul and Phyllis. The last table at closing time to be cleared at the Finnish Center dances was always Adams/Lappala! Much more but this could become a book. RIP Paul with Phyllis and Pancho….
