Obituary

Adalene H. Rhoades, 90

Adalene H. Rhoades died in Cheyenne Wells January 13, 1999. She was born on April 12, 1908, in Independence, Missouri, to Ira M. Bentley and Marie (Lapasade) Bent1ey.

Adalene lived all of her 90 years in the Kit Carson community. She graduated from Boyero High School in 1925 and received her teaching certificate from Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley. Adalene returned to Kit Carson and taught elementary school in District one.

May 11, 1930, Adalene was united in marriage to William H. Rhoades, Jr. To this union were born three sons, William III, Robert, and Don. Bill and Adalene celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1980. Adalene was preceded in death by her husband in 1982.

Adalene and Bill expanded the ranch which his father began in 1886. The couple were widely respected for their participation and leadership in the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association. They were also active in bowling, bridge, and other community activities.

Adalene=s family remember her for a life of service to family and friends. A special joy of her life was caring for her grandchildren.

Funeral services for Adalene Rhoades were held Saturday January 16, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kit Carson United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Ingersol officiating. Bruce Andersen played the organ and John Anglin and Mary Rhoades sang AHow Great Thou Art@ and ASheltered In The Arms Of God .@ Serving as casket bearers were Richard Ham, Mike Boyd, Brett Rhoades, Byron Rhoades, Richard Rhoades and John Anglin.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Brown Funeral Home.