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Jay Adamson Obituary

Jay Adamson 1968 ~ 2008 John (Jay) Clifford Adamson of Draper, Utah passed away Wednesday, July 30th, 2008 from injuries sustained during a hiking accident. At the time Jay was in his favorite spot, at his favorite time of day, doing his favorite thing.Jay was born February 27th, 1968 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Donald C. and Diane G. Adamson. Jay attended Olympus High School, the University of Utah, and was most recently earning a degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Brigham Young University. Jay married his high school sweetheart Marcie Hansen on July 8th, 1987. Together they have six "cute little whipper snappers", Elder Riley Adamson (19, LDS Sweden Stockholm Mission), Natalie (17), Jeremy (13), Amy (10), Rachelle (8), Melissa (5). Jay was an entrepreneur always searching for a better or more efficient mouse trap. Jay was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving to his full capacity and most recently as the leader of his High Priest Group. Jay was a deeply spiritual and pensive individual with a voracious appetite for truth, goodness and Gospel understanding. Jay was an avid outdoor enthusiast and loved hiking, scouting, hunting, and waterskiing. He also enjoyed a family version of the card game Rook and will forever reign as Rook Champion. We will miss his zest for life, sparkling clear eyes and his passion. He is survived by his wife Marcie, his six children, his parents, three sisters and two brothers (Auralee Scott, Tami Girsberger, Ken Adamson, Leilani Warren, and Don Adamson, Jr.) Jay, we love you! Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Eastridge Stake Center, 1187 E. Draper Parkway (12300 South). Friends may call Tuesday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. and an hour before services, both at the Stake Center. Interment will be at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Funeral director, Mike Anderson, Anderson Funeral Home, 801-580-3366. In lieu of flowers a trust fund for the children's education has been set up at the America First Credit Union.

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Published by Deseret News on Aug. 5, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Jay Adamson

25 Entries

Vicki Russell

August 14, 2008

Dear Marcie,
Brent and I just wanted say again how sorry we were to hear about Jay. You will never know how much it meant to me to have someone else to talk to that had diabetes. Jay, with a big smile on his face, loved to ask me what my last A1C score was because his was always better than mine. Jay also helped me deal with a unique situation I found myself in. One day I heard loud noises coming from the upstairs hall furnace closet. As I listened, I realized a bird had somehow gotten into that closet and I had no idea how I was going to get it out. I am terrified of birds but I couldn't let it sit in that closet for days until Brent got back in town. So I called a number of places but no one could help me. Then it dawned on me that you guys had birds. So when I called your house Jay answered and immediately came over with a net. He opened the door and skillfully caught the bird. We then took the bird outside and let it go. It flew to a nearby tree and as we stood there talking it started to sing. We both started laughing when I told Jay the bird was thanking him for rescuing it instead of me making the bird wait till Brent got home. Jay will be missed by all who knew him.
Love Vicki Russell

Deb Drysdale

August 10, 2008

Marcie and Family,

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jay. We learned about it through the "Missionary Mom" Scandinavian group. We don't know your family but our son, Daniel is also serving a mission in Sweden. So, we feel a deep connection. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so grateful that the Gospel of Jesus Christ is in our lives. It brings such comfort in times of sorrow and pain. May the Lord bless you and have His watchful eye on your beloved family.

Carolyn Egan

August 7, 2008

Dear Marcie,
Drew and I were so sad to hear of your loss. We have not seen you or Jay for a long time but have such fond memories of the two of you coming to Michigan to adopt little Melissa and staying with us for that short time. We enjoyed that so much and were able to feel of the great people that you are. Let the Savior carry you through this adjustment time and give you the courage to move ahead. He knows you and what you are going through. How grateful we are for eternal families.
love,
Carolyn Egan

Heather DeVries

August 6, 2008

Dear Marcie,
I had the privilege of attending Jay's funeral today and I want you to know that I am so inspired by you and your children's strength and courage. The focus was on a life well lived, and from the few times I have met Jay and when you guys had spent time with my family in Michigan... I will always remember the light he had in his eyes and his loving and outgoing personality. Know that you have so many praying for you. You will continue to be in my prayers. I am so grateful for the plan of salvation and the knowledge that we have. I know you will see your other half again. I know the Lord is at your side offering you the strength you need to be comforted. I will be praying for you and your sweet family.
With love,
Heather Egan DeVries
(Drew Egan's daughter)

Mike Whitaker and kids

August 6, 2008

Marcie and family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are all better people having known Jay. In this dificult time, we have tried to focus on the fun and sometimes silly memories with Jay. I remember one morning Jay came to our office and proceeded to tell me that over the weekend he had been putting up lights on the family Christmas tree with poor results. He proceeded to throw the tree out, lights and all, and start fresh with a new one, before the family returned home. Jay was a great example to me. I will miss my Hunting friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Gaye Holman Shoell

August 6, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharon Burt

August 6, 2008

Dearest Don and Diane,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son. I know how very important your family, and especially your children, are to you. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Love,
Sharon Burt

Micheal & Nanda Brock

August 6, 2008

Marcie & family,

We just want to express our condolences to you and say how sorry we are for your loss. We pray that Heavenly Father will continue to bless you and your children.

Jan Ehrhardt

August 6, 2008

Diane,
All of us at LDS Family Services are deeply saddened by your loss. We love and still miss you.
Your friends from Sandy Agency

Elder Kenneth Gardner

August 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers your family.

Darin Curtis

August 6, 2008

Dear Marcie

I was saddened to hear of your loss and will be praying for you in the days and weeks to come. I never knew your husband, but by the guest book and what I've read, sounds like he was an awesome man. Please accept my sympathies.

Lori Fox

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie,
I was so saddened to hear of this untimely tragedy. However, I know of no one with more spiritual strength and courage to get through this than you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers of comfort are with you and your precious family at this time.

Gordon Swensen

August 5, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers join the others for the Adamson family. Jay Adamson was and remains a man of great integrity and faith, and his memory and wisdom will live on through his wife and children. To his sons and daughters: know that your father was known as a great patriarch to his family. You are fortunate to be his children. To sweet Marcie: We love you and appreciate our association with you through the Stake Primary Presidency and as neighbors and friends. Your Jay will be close to you and help you through this difficult time. A brief tragedy will not extinguish the eternal love and companionship you have been promised. God bless your family!

Gordon and Diane Swensen

Reggie, Patty and the Rogers Kids

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie and Family,

What a great man Jay is! We will miss him. We will enjoy the memories and look forward to seeing him again.

I remember the time we went to Flaming George with Jay and Riley and how much fun we had. Jay really is a great water skier!

We also remember all the love and service he rendered while faithfully serving us in his many church callings.

All our love and prayers…

Jackie Thayer

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie and family,

We love you and your family so much and are so saddened by the loss of Jay. We are praying for you and are here for you.

Love, Bryan and Jackie Thayer and Family

Tony and Kathy Tidwell

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie, Don and Diane,
We are so sad about Jay's passing. We love you and your family. We are praying that the Lord will be with you to comfort and sustain you and help you move on with your lives. 'All our love to some of the best people we will ever know!

Lu Ann Crossley

August 5, 2008

Sweet, sweet Marcie and children!
I know you through your sister and aunt, Jeri, and wish to express my love and thoughtfulness to your family during this time. I know our Father is with you, and will always be...

Larry and Gloria Simpson

August 5, 2008

Don and Diane,
We just wanted to let you know of our love and support at this most difficult time in your family. We know how dear your family is to you. May the Lord speak peace to your hearts and His spirit be with you to give you strength. Thank you again for the positive changes you made while serving in the Belvedere Ward.

Steve & Roz Grooms

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie,

We are deeply sadden to hear about Jay. We know that the Lord is with you to hold you and your family up at this time of need. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Much love,

Jeanette Taylor

August 5, 2008

Marcie and kids, You may not know me well but I am your cousin, Jeanette. I am the daughter of Carol, Wilma's youngest sister. My husband and I and all our children have you in our prayers. You have a lot of extended family praying in your behalf. Our condolences and love.

Marianne (Holman) Croghan

August 5, 2008

Dear Adamson Family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Jay this past week. May the Lord bless and sustain you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Valaine Brown

August 5, 2008

Dearest Marcie and family,
I am so saddened by this loss. Jay was a very kind and thoughtful person. We enjoyed him as our home teacher a few years ago. We felt of his intense love for the gospel and for life. You are dear to us and though we have not seen each other in a while. I can hear Jay's voice full of enthusiasm. He will be close by because he loves you so much! Memories of him will become treasures in your lives and will help to comfort you until you are all together again! What a great plan!
Our sincere sympathy to all.
Love,
Robert and Valaine Brown,
Terry, Kira and Carissa
We love you!

Michele (Cannon) Goaslind

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie, my heart and prayers are with you. JC was an amazing man, and father. I have enjoyed renewing our friendship over the last few years. I hope we will see you soon at the temple. Always know that I am here for you and your family.

Brent Price

August 5, 2008

Dear Marcie – our hearts are aching for you and your family and for Diane and Don. May the Lord comfort and bless you all at this time and as you go forward with your lives. With our love, Lee and Brent Price

Travis and Tricia Anderson

August 4, 2008

Dear Marcie and Kids,

We love Jay! We are heartbroken over his death, but we cherish the wonderful memories we have of him. As your friends, it was easy for us to see that he loved his faith, his wife, and his kids! We can hear in our minds his laugh and can see in our minds his smile and can feel in our hearts his goodness. While we will miss the chance to sit in a restaurant and hear another one of his great stories, we look forward to sitting around hearing great stories from the rest of you when we get together in the future. Please know of our care, concern, love, and support.

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