ADAM WAYNE ZEIGLER

ADAM WAYNE ZEIGLER Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home Adam Wayne Zeigler was born on April 17, 1973 in Spokane, Washington. He was born 18 minutes ahead of his fraternal twin, Glenn. Adam went to Hanford High School and graduated in 1991. Adam attended the University of Washington for a year, eventually transferring to Washington State University and graduating with a Bachelor's of Science in Chemical Engineering in 1997. He was a loyal and devout "Coug", collecting a great deal of memorabilia and clothing to represent his dedication to his team. Adam married in 2000 and had two beautiful daughters, Annika and Kyann. That marriage eventually ended in divorce. Adam later remarried his current wife and took on the role as a father to his two step-daughters, McKinzie and Cadence, which he loved as his own. He proudly stated to all that he had four daughters. He was a very loving and supportive father and always took the time to guide and encourage all his children to do their best. Adam was a beloved husband, father, and son. He had an incredibly big heart with a laugh and sense of humor to match. He loved to joke and enjoyed eliciting laughs from others. He was a passionate soul that would help anyone in need. He left a tremendous impact on everyone that crossed his path and his genuine kindness was felt by all. His spirit was larger than life. To know him was to love him. Adam believed in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He sought redemption through Him and enjoyed discussions pertaining to religion. He loved learning and teaching. He was a natural born leader and public speaker. He had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and was extremely intelligent. The family nicknamed him "genius" because he was so knowledgeable about topics such as religion, math, science and physics. He was an avid reader, with a particular interest in books about history and theology. He loved football, especially college teams, and always participated in fantasy football leagues, watching the draft, and attending games. He enjoyed working out at the gym, playing Frisbee golf in his church community group, watching basketball, collecting funny science t-shirts, and playing games. He loved to barbeque and had exceptional grilling skills. He loved spudnuts with sprinkles and frequenting local taco trucks. Adam was a dedicated and passionate volunteer in our community. His service included Columbia Basin Dive Rescue and the Union Gospel Mission. He taught Sunday School in the kids' classroom at EastLake Tri-Cities, where he and his family are members. He was a board member at The Arc of Tri-Cities and the Vice-President of The Arc Foundation. His work history included being a boiler inspector at Boise Cascade and as a contractor at PSA Engineering. His most recent work was for Areva, where he worked for many years as a Chemical Engineer, eventually being promoted to Principle Engineer. He was a certified weld and quality analysis inspector. He was the sites only certified environmental solid hazardous waste engineer and shipping inspector, primarily focusing on the ISO-Cart Mobile Assay system. Adam was very accomplished and respected by his Areva family. Adam is survived by his wife Marsha, daughter's Annika, Kyann, McKinzie, and Cadence. Parents Larry Zeigler and Kay and Curt Johnson, twin brother Glenn (Heidi), sisters Tina Johnson and Lisa Harrington, and an extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m. at Mueller's Tri-Cities Funeral Home at 1401 S. Union St. in Kennewick, WA. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Adam to The Arc of Tri-Cities or your local Mental Health Association. The family invites you to sign their online tribute wall at www.muellersfuneral homes.com