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Adele Olney Stevens Vail M.D.

1919 - 2020

BORN

1919

DIED

2020

Adele Vail Obituary

Adele Olney Stevens Vail, MD Age 101, resident of Ignacio, Colorado, formerly Short Hills NJ, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

Dr. Vail was born on May 29, 1919 in New York NY, the eldest daughter of Stoddard M. and Marion O. Stevens of Short Hills NJ.

She was a physician (in New Jersey) and since 1984 an actively retired, life-affirming person whose many years were celebrated by all who knew her.

She is predeceased by husband William D. Vail, MD, and son Christopher D. Vail; is survived by son Stoddard (Todd) Vail (with Ruth Minkoff Vail) of Pittsford NY; by daughter Hope McK. Vail (with Debra Walker) of Ignacio CO; and by grandson Blair William Vail of Minneapolis MN.

Christian service at graveside and interment will be at a future date in Florida Mesa Pioneer Cemetery, Durango CO.

Those who wish to make memorial gifts in celebration of Adele's life may do so with donations to:

San Juan Symphony, 528 C Main Avenue, Durango CO 81301; Third Avenue Arts, P.O. Box 1383, Durango CO 81302;

La Plata Open Space Conservancy, P.O. Box 1651, Durango CO 81302.

Published by The Durango Herald on Dec. 2, 2020.
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So many years of sweetness and generosity shared, especially at the beach house in Yachats Oregon. Huge sports fan especially tennis. Cocktails in the late afternoons. She traveled, adventures were had, and in her later years loved living near hope and deb on the `ranch´. I was honored to know this exceptional woman.

Ruth Bone

Friend

November 26, 2023

Oh my our late afternoon toddies looking over at the Pacific Ocean. How dearly generous you were......

Ruth bone

November 26, 2022

I always looked forward to the visits with Adell. Sharp as a tack and a wonderful memory.
I miss her and love the times we shared.

Larry Olguin

Friend

December 15, 2020

Adele and Bill were great friends from the Prudential days. I was a nurse there and we had so many lovely times together playing bridge, tailgating and I so admired her. She was such an interesting, vital. woman. She will always remain to me a fascinating friend.

Helen Carey

Friend

December 13, 2020

Adele was a marvel. Such a great sense of humor, an adventuresome spirit, and a curious mind. I’ll miss her.

Kate Lalor

Friend

December 12, 2020

I knew Adele for years. Fascinating, smart as a whip, engaging, stories of far off adventures, loved to read and do NYT crossword, loved to watch hours of tennis, walk on the ranch, play with the dogs, and a fashion queen. I shall miss her.

Ruth Bone

Family

December 12, 2020

Blessed to know and love Adele for years. Will miss most cocktail hour.

Ruth bone

Family

December 10, 2020

To say that Adel was extraordinary is diminishing her gifts. Adele, at age 90+ was remarkably spry both mentally and physically. She kept those around her entertained and active. We had to be on our game to keep up with Adele. Here is an example: She traveled with us to the heart of Yellowstone National Park one Christmas deterred not once by the sub zero temps or the snowy walks to the geysers and to the lodge for meals. Yet she also enjoyed opera and the symphony. Thank you Adele for being an amazing role model to me and so many others.
To Hope and Deb and all of Adele’s family, thank you for sharing her and be good to yourselves as you process your loss.

Jean Ella

Friend

December 10, 2020

Adele was a good friend and a wonderful companion.

Edward Harris

Family

December 10, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

December 4, 2020

So sorry for your loss. Your mom was a friend of my mom Nancy Lindstrom and went on trips together with the Prudential crowd
Nancy Reynolds

Nancy Reynolds

Coworker

December 3, 2020

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