It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Charles R Adair, 84 of Mondamin, Iowa on April 29, 2020. Charles was born June 21, 1935 in Belton Missouri as the only child to Herbert and Edith Adair. After graduating from Bethany High School, he went on to receive his BS degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri.
He taught his entire 35-year career for the West Harrison School District. During that time, he also coached high school sports and served as West Harrisonās Athletic Director. Coach Adair had an active career refereeing high school athletics for 50 years and was inducted into the Iowa High School Officialsā Hall of Fame. He loved to golf and could be found frequently at the Logan-Mo Valley Country Club. Charles was a staunch supporter of Iowa Hawkeye Football and the St. Louis Cardinals. He looked forward every year to walking the links at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando.
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (John) Adair, three daughters, Kelly Adair of Omaha, Nebraska, Katherine Adair and Karen Adair, both of Kissimmee Florida, three grand-daughters, Alexa Adair Wiens, Alexandra Adair Elzein, and Margo Adair Bradley, and three great grandchildren, Judah, Marlowe, and Jolie Wiens.
Charles will be fondly remembered by family, fellow teachers, and friends as a great father, friend and sports fanatic. Private family services were held.