Norma "Auntie Jimmie" Adams

Norma Sampson Adams born October 1946 to Edward & Hazel Sampson in Port Angeles, Washington passed away September 2025 at her home in Svensen, OR. She was born on the younger side of eleven tightly knit siblings. Norma was born into the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe & she carried the pride of her family & tribe on her heart and sleeve. A pride that she passed on to her children and grandchildren. She dedicated a majority of her life & time to helping her fellow tribal members & family.

Norma married Denny Adams in April of 1967 igniting a love affair that would last nearly sixty years. They welcomed their son Denny & daughter Dawn Marie shortly after marrying. Denton, a career Coast Guard Captain, left the tasks to Norma to turn different cities such as Governor's Island, New York, Paris, Tennessee, Honolulu, Hawaii, Cordova, Alaska, Slidell, Louisiana into home for the family. In return, Denny doted on Norma & treated her like the princess she was. Norma and her young family traveled to every state besides Maine, parts of Canada & multiple national parks during their early years. Norma & Denny retires in Astoria, Oregon & eventually settles in Svensen, Oregon.

Norma was full of warmth & love, & no one felt that more than her grandchildren. She blossomed into the role of the best friend & oftentimes accomplice in crime. Denny & Dawn's classmates called her "Mom Adams," & her granbdchildren & bonus family called her "Grandma Norma" & she was "Auntie Jimmie" to generations of Elwha children. Sporting events, award ceremonies, graduations, birthdays, holidays, there was no one cheering louder or hugging tighter. She made family gatherings warmer and brighter. Norma was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and greatgrandmother. Norma is survived by her husband Denton, Son Denny (Nikki) & Daughter Dawn, her grandchildren Tyler, Unique, Natosha, Drew, Jake & Mickey. Norma was also a great grandmother, the most recent born in April. Her family is dedicated to ensuring her giggly, bubbly & oftentimes sassy wit lives on through each & every one of them.

Norma will return home to Port Angeles one last time to be reunited with her parents & siblings in a private family ceremony. Through all her life advantures, she most longed to be with family and her parents. Her journey is now complete & her heart resting. Shes waiting for us all, sipping a crispy Diet Coke, playing her best bingo game while Elvis serenades her. Norma is watching over us. Rest in Peace.