Britt Adair
August 20, 2012
Britt Adair, 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 20, 2012, at Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Britt was born October 20, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, to Britt and June Adair. He served in the U.S. Army, and was the Chief of Police in Altoona for many years. After his retirement from the Altoona Police Dept. he worked for Slumberland, fully retiring in 2007 to help care for and raise his grandson, Cayden. Britt enjoyed fishing and being with his family. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church.
Britt is survived by his loving wife, Chris; son, Beau Adair of Des Moines; step-children, Lisa (Jeremy) Roush and Leslie (Rodney Garber) Bartram, both of Altoona, and David (Casie) Howells of McKinney, Texas; brothers, Alan (Ramona) Adair of Prince George, Virginia, and Rex (Jan) Adair of Branson, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Heather, in 2007.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2012, at Zion Lutheran Church, 4300 Beaver Avenue, followed by burial at Altoona Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Jesus says, “GO!” fund.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Beth Sheets
08/24/2012
Chris, Cayden and family - Words cannot express how sorry we are to learn of Britt's passing. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Kelsey and Beth Sheets
Vickie Clark
08/24/2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for God to give you comfort and rest.
Vickie Clark -Zion
KATHY & LARRY PARKINS
08/24/2012
We are so sorry to hear of Britts' passing. Larry has so many good memories of the two of them over many decades. We are here for you and will help do whatever you need.
Don and Carol Flater
08/24/2012
Chris and Cayden, we were so sorry to hear about Britt. He was always so positive and caring. We will keep you in our prayers and may God give you peace.
Pamela Parlee
08/24/2012
Chris
We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many fond memories of Britt. He was such a kind hearted man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jon & Pamela Parlee & Brittany
Doug Winslow
08/24/2012
My sympathies go out to you and your family. Britt was a great friend of mine for many years and
he will be missed. I worked with him during several summers roofing houses and it was a great incentive to stay in college!
Pamela Last - Vinton, Iowa
08/24/2012
May God comfort you and give you peace during this time of sorrow.
Alyce Burnett
08/23/2012
I am so sorry and know we are praying for you all.....lots!!!
Ted & LuAnn Lesher
08/23/2012
Chris, so sorry to hear about Britt. What an awesome man he was, always a smile for everyone.
I remember when we first joined LCC that we had an adult outing night with a video scavenger hunt. My memory will always be Britt on the pogo stick.
Prayers for you and your family
Ann Jensen
08/23/2012
Chris, I was so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. My prayers are with you and your family. Take care my friend.
Lori Ruble
08/23/2012
My heart aches for you Chris. Britt was an incredible man who didn't know a stranger. I recall one of the first times I met him he gave me a HUGE bear hug and welcomed me to Lutheran Church of the Cross.
My prayers go out to you and your family. His capacity for love was unbelieveable and I have no doubt he is with Heather today.
Steve Reeves
08/23/2012
Chris and family, so sorry to hear about your unexpected loss. I knew Britt from the PD and shared many fishing trips with him. Glad we had the opportunity to fish together a couple times this summer. We always had a good time on the water. Prayers are with you!
Sally and Michael Holmberg
08/23/2012
We were sorry to learn about Britt. We knew Britt from being members at Lutheran Church of the Cross in Altoona at the same time Chris and Britt attended there. We send special thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. He will be missed by many.
Bob & Joyce Drews
08/23/2012
Chris and family we are so sorry for your sudden loss. We are so happy we had a chance to reunite with Buster at Alan and Ramona's. Our deepest heart felt sympathy
Rusty & Sherry Deets
08/23/2012
Sorry for your loss. We lived neighbors to Britt,and he was a good neghbor and friend. When neighbors he had several pranks pulled on him,and he pulled several himself. He had a soft spot for kids. It was cold one morning and he saw my kids walking to school,[3 blocks],so he picked them up,and my son stuck his hands thru wire cage of police car,and couldn't get them out. So he with some help from others and liquid soap freed my son and took him to school [late]. we often laughed about that. I also was on the fire dept with Britt,and we lived two houses apart,and we often tried to beat each other to station.He had one advantage if he saw me he would back out in front of me andf make me wait for him,all in good fun My wife and myself will always have good memories off Britt. In knowing Britt,heaven will welcome him with open arms.