Deloris Marshall Adamson of Cherry County, Nebraska has lived a life committed to the cowboy way of life, exemplifying the traits of honesty, hard-work and the care of livestock. She has set a high standard for her family and been a great representative for the Nebraska Sandhills and the cowboy heritage.
For that legacy, Adamson is being inducted into the Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame in June. Along with her late husband, Jerry Adamson, she is one of 11 cowboys being honored this year. Midwest Messenger will feature the biography of each leading up to the June 6 induction ceremony.
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