Tom Rief Adams, 81, of Morton Grove, Navy Viet Nam veteran who served in the Brownwater Navy PBR in the Mekong Delta, recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, the Viet Nam Service Medal With One Bronze Star, and the Viet Nam Campaign Medal With Device. Beloved partner of Marge Dobrofsky; a good friend and role model to Marge's daughters Meredith (Mike) Wood and Rebecca (Tim) Pawlowski; dear grandfather of Zion Wood and Elon Wood; fond brother of the late Jim (Mary) Adams. Visitation at Simkins Funeral Home 6251 Dempster St. Morton Grove, IL 60053 Sunday, August 16th from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. Cremation private. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Alzheimer's Association P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090 appreciated. He will be missed by all who knew him. (847) 965-2500