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ADAM ALEXANDER ST. MARTIN

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ADAM ST. MARTIN Obituary

ST. MARTIN, ADAM ALEXANDER Adam St. Martin, triple transplant recipient, died suddenly of heart failure in San Francisco on December 16, 2009. He was 19 years old and attending San Francisco State University. Adam was born in San Diego on May 23, 1990. Because of a birth defect, Adam received a heart transplant when he was six months old. At age eight, he had a rare second heart transplant. At 16, he required a kidney transplant and received a kidney from his mother. Through it all, he maintained a cheerful attitude and tried to keep everyone' s spirit up. In his short life, Adam traveled the United States, the Caribbean, and Central America. His interests were varied. He loved digital photography, politics, and hanging out with family and friends. Adam made friends easily and wanted to help those less fortunate. His last gift was donating his own tissues and organs to any who might need them. Adam was a joy and a blessing to those who knew him. He will live in their hearts and memories forever. Adam is survived by his mother and stepfather, Gloria St. Martin and Patrick Lowry; father, Steve St. Martin and grandparents, Jack and Colleen Simmons, and Jocelyn St. Martin, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Universal Spirit Center, 3858 Front Street, San Diego, on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Adam St. Martin Foundation. For more information about the foundation, contact Patrick Lowry at 714-329-1948.

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Published by San Diego Union-Tribune on Jan. 5, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for ADAM ST. MARTIN

Sponsored by Colleen Simmons.

17 Entries

Awy Holmstrom

December 18, 2010

Adam, I miss you alot. I just wish I had contact with you before the incident to warn you before. The last time we talked was on facebook in the beginning of December saying you were coming out to the desert and we were going to hang out. I can't believe it's been a year, my memories from high school are all about you..

Ben Traxler

February 10, 2010

Adam I'm so proud of you...You accomplished so much in the short amount of time you were here...We did so much together, but I can't help but think of all the things we never got to do...I know it's sounds selfish of me but I wish you could still be here...I would've given my heart so that you could still be here to put a smile on everyone's face...You had such a great impact on my life and I learned so much from you growing up together and I'll never forget the moments we shared...To Gloria, words can not explain how much you, Adam, and Pat mean to me, and I cant imagine how you must feel...Adam will live forever in our hearts...I love you with all my heart always and forever.

Beverly & Mick Freel

February 2, 2010

Feb.2,2010

We're sorry we could not be at the memorial. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through the grieving process. Gloria, we just know that you raised a well rounded remarkable young man. May you find comfort in family and friends as you all remember Adam and the blessings he brought you.

CJ Buck

January 26, 2010

Gloria, Steve and Family, I can barely imagine the anguish this must be. I never met Adam but he sure was well reguarded by all who knew him.

I will be holding you all up in prayer for strength until that time comes when the memories surpass sorrow and bring fondness and warmth.

Adam and Gloria(Mom) on graduation day

January 21, 2010

Sue Bingham

January 11, 2010

It's so hard to find words. My memories of Adam range from 1 year to 19 years. During that time, he raised and loved a series of pets, saw his first firefly, chased my daughter and her best friend around the room laughing, grew taller, went from cute to handsome, became an advocate for important beliefs and causes, debated the meaning of "maximizing", and found great independence and happiness at college. His humor, advocacy, genuine caring and incredible strength are a reflection of his mom and Pat. There will never be a day when he is not missed here on earth, but isn't it wonderful that his spirit will live on forever and we will all be together again someday.

Jim & Nancy Graves

January 6, 2010

We are sorry we could not attend the service.

Marion Perrine

January 6, 2010

Gloria ,Colleen, Jack and all of your family.......Whitey and I are heartbroken over your loss. I so looked forward to Adam trick or treating. I missed you all when you moved away. Adam was a true miracle and brought joy to anyone around him. As a mom and grandma I can't begin to imagine your pain and I wish for all of you a peaceful heart in time.

January 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, and our hope that you find comfort in the blessing that was Adam. Though we did not know him, it is clear that his impact on others during and after his time here is a reflection of the love and care with which he was raised. His final gift is one that will continue to honor him and your family. May you feel solace in that. Our thoughts are with you.
John and Diane Brockington

Doreen Baker

January 6, 2010

Adam's Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Colleen, it was through you we got to know Adam and how special he was.

Inge Toonen

January 6, 2010

Dear Gloria and Pat,

Though I have never gotten the opportunity to meet Adam in person, through the stories Angie told me, I knew what a remarkable, bright and humoristic strong guy he was.

There was never a doubt about how much Angie loved him. And how much he was loved by everyone who met him.

As a mom, my heart cries out for you both I wish that there was something I could do to ease the incredible pain you feel and offer you some form of comfort.
As Angie's friend, my heart goes out to her and your whole family who now must find a way to deal with this terrible loss.
As a person I am very very sad to never have had the opportunity to meet him, because I know the world was a better place because he was in it.

I hope that you can find strength, courage and comfort in Adam's memory.

My heart and prayers go out to you,

much love from Holland,

Inge

Selina Ray

January 5, 2010

Adam... Your zest & spirit so graciously greeted everyone you met. You touched my heart & the heart of my children and we are forever Blessed to know you. I am in deep gratitude for every moment! Love & Blessings to you Gloria, Pat & the entire family... We are so sorry for your loss.

Selina, Mandy & Maxx

Barbara Morales

January 5, 2010

I did not know Adam personally but I knew a great deal about him from his grandmother, Colleen. He is definitely a young man to be much admired. I am so sorry for your loss.

January 5, 2010

I will miss Adam's hugs the most. No one hugged as he did. We laughed alot the last time we were together..laughs that still echo in my ear. Heaven is a happier place with him in it. One more ANGEL to watch over all of us. I will see you again one day Adam...I love you...

Kathy Hanson

Margi Schmidt

January 5, 2010

Oh Adam,

The last time I saw you I ignored the guests at my party to hang out with you in the kitchen.
You were wry and funny and full of enthusiasm about computer graphics and your plans for college.
I was so very impressed with the young man you had grown into.

Another, earlier memory I have is playing paper football with you for hours at California Pizza Kitchen while your mom and the rest of the Big Girl Ski Team visited.
It was a fiercely competitive game and your huge grin was magnificent every time you scored.
Again, I ignored the grown-ups because you were such fun.
You always seemed to know how to enjoy life and create fun for those around you.

When you were five, you ran up and down the hallway where I worked with your mom, clutching your Buzz Lightyear action figure.
Everything made you laugh and it was infectious. You left a smile on my face long after you blew through the door to head home.

Your short life here was a blessing to all. You were a cool, joy-filled kid who matured into a thoughtful and interesting young man.

Adam, your mom is a strong, smart and awe-inspiring woman.
I love and admire her so much.
I have no wise words to ease her grief.
I just hurt for her and pray that she is comforted by the knowledge that she brought an amazing,
bright and beautiful son into the world and while he was here, he was a gift to all who knew him.

Gloria and Pat, I continue to hold you both in my thoughts and prayers every day.

With Much Love,
Margi

Anne Marie Fares

January 5, 2010

Adam was a classmate of my daughter, Rebecca, at St. Kieran's school. I remember Adam, Becky and some other kids dancing a conga line one morning before school; I still smile thinking about their enthusiasm. Rest in peace, Adam; you are remembered with love.

Holly and Adam at a transplant reunion

The Blythe's

January 5, 2010

For those of us that were lucky enough to have known Adam, we were graced with an energetic, wide eyed and always smiling wonderful person. He made a difference in everyone's life that he touched.

Our family and the St. Martin's were innerconnected through the heart transplant clinic at Loma Linda, where our daughter Holly and Adam not only shared close birthdays, but close transplant birthdays as well.

We have been and will continue to pray for Adam and his parents and take solace in counting ourselves as lucky to have known Adam and his extended family.

Sincerely,

Bruce, Lynn and Holly and Grandma Norma Anthony

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