Jane Louise Hertig Adamson, age 82, passed away peacefully on Oct, 8, 2015 with her loving husband at her side. Jane was the daughter of Edwin C. and Louise Hertig of Mason City, Iowa. She attended the University of Iowa where she met her husband, George W. (Wally) Adamson, of 61+ years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Steve W., Martha L. Cislo (Greg) and John M. (Melissa). She has six grandchildren, Bryan, Jordan, Jenna, Adam, Olivia and Cassady, and one great grandchild, Bradley. She has one brother, Jim Hertig (Marie), several nieces and nephews and a loving cat, Lilly.

As a military wife for 23 years she moved frequently…21 different homes. She was busy raising her children while her husband was on Army maneuvers, TDY, Korea (13 months) and Vietnam (18 months). After his retirement from active duty in 1976 she lived in McLean, Vienna and the past 8 ½ years in Leisure World of Virginia (now Lansdowne Woods).

Jane worked at the National Wildlife Federation in Vienna for several years in the '70's, and then assisted her husband in his Real Estate business while he managed the Vienna/Oakton office of Shannon & Luchs and Weichert, Realtors for 23 years. While a resident of Leisure World she actively participated in many community activities. She was particularly active in the LW pottery club as well as volunteering as a willing stagehand for many LW productions.

A viewing for friends and neighbors will be held Sunday evening Oct. 11th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Colonial Funeral Home in Leesburg, Va. Her full memorial funeral service will be conducted at the Ft. Myer Main Post Chapel at a later date this Autumn with burial following in Arlington National Cemetery.

"Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same" (Flavia Weedn, Author/Artist). Jane Adamson loved to fill her home with flowers from her gardens and the good company of family and friends and pets. All who were fortunate enough to know her always felt welcome in her company or home, and never left without sharing a hearty laugh and a delightful snack or meal.

The family wishes to thank the staff of the Adler Center of Capital Caring Hospice for the wonderful care they provided during Jane's fight with pancreatic cancer. Special recognition is extended to Dr. Michael Byas-Smith who gracefully managed her pain levels these past several months.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Capital Caring Hospice 24419 Millstream Dr. Aldie, VA 20105. www.capitalcaring.org/join-us/donate.
Please visit www.colonialfuneralhome.com for additional information and a guestbook.

Concluding Services are scheduled on January 29, 2016 starting at 11:00 a.m. at the Old Post Chapel in Arlington National Cemetery followed by a Graveside Service. A reception will follow the services at the Officers Club.