Miriam Christine Adams was born May 22nd, 1928 in Alliance, Ohio—along with her identical twin sister--Muriel Carolyn Adams! Her sister went by the nickname Kay and Miriam went by Mim, or Mimi (pronounced "Mimmy".) Miriam always thought of herself as a twin; it was inherent to her identity. Mim and Kay did everything together and dressed alike all the way through college--Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. On campus they were known as "The Adams Twins", and the local newspaper ran a story with photos of them wearing the same outfits and attending the same classes. They were even homecoming queens together. While they started off as music majors, playing pieces written for two pianos, eventually they changed their major to English and became elementary school teachers. But before starting their careers, Mim and Kay had a double wedding! The first time they were truly apart was after the wedding. Miriam's husband, Jim, attended Luther Seminary, then joined the Navy as a chaplain, and Miriam embarked on a new adventure as a Navy wife. Along the way she earned her Masters Degree and most of her Doctorate (all but dissertation), and had her only child. Miriam taught elementary school for over 50 years in Maryland, California, Virginia, Rhode Island, and Florida. Once Jim retired from the Navy, she was finally reunited with her identical sister—in the Twin Cities, of course! There she taught 6th grade, especially enjoying working with the gifted and talented students. When not teaching, Miriam played golf and tennis. She was extremely competitive, whether on the greens, the court, or watching games on TV. Her daughter could count on mom to keep her up to date on any sport, especially the Minnesota teams. Miriam was also a news addict. Very politically minded, she kept up with the latest events via her local paper and multiple news broadcasts each day. She was a generous patron of the arts and of education. Miriam held season tickets to the Minnesota Orchestra and was frequently found at performances by the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. She regularly attended productions of the Guthrie Theater as well as those of smaller venues, and volunteered at the Minneapolis Institute of Art--alongside her sister! Mimi had a self-deprecating sense of humor and often gave family reason to smile. Her favorite exclamation was probably, "Oh, heavens!" While she was not outgoing and largely kept to herself, people found her delightful to be around and thought of her fondly. In truth, she was probably more comfortable with animals than people. (She might not talk to you, but she was sure to talk to your dog!) For her own pets, she always favored uncommon varieties like Sealpoint Siamese and Egyptian Rex cats; and for dogs, Great Danes, a Bedlington Terrier, and a Basenji. During her spare time, Mimi was a voracious reader—preferring historical fiction and an occasional mystery. She followed the New York Times Best Sellers list and kept her "Holds" page at the library constantly filled with new requests. She volunteered hours each week after retirement answering phones at her church and assisting two elementary school teachers. In her final years, Miriam did a bit of gardening and enjoyed visits from family. After health issues landed her in the hospital, she decided to move closer to family in Denver, near her daughter’s family, including five of her six grandchildren and her three great-grandchildren. Her youngest great-grandson was born just two days before she moved into assisted living! Miriam lived a full life, doing the things she enjoyed, and died at 96, surrounded by the love of her family.