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Donald Adolphson

Salt Lake City, Utah

1944 - 2023

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Donald Lee Adolphson 30 April 1944 – 9 October 2023 Don slipped away peacefully following a heart attack at the University of Utah Hospital on a beautiful autumn morning. He had been diagnosed over a decade ago with Familial Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease, Aphasia and Alzheimer's Related...

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I am grateful to have befriended Don on and off the tennis courts. His classic game and especially his backhand, remind me of my father's. His ever present smile, sweetness and positive approach were extraordinary. Our son James was astonished how Don's well groomed tennis muscle memory allowed him to compete even after experiencing years of Alzheimer's. I enjoyed opportunities to play the piano for Don and his associates in Memory Care with our "Name That Tune Program". We don't know if...

Dear Judith and wonderful Adolphson family - My 40-year-long respect and love for each of you has only grown stronger as I have watched your tender care for Don. You are sweet examples of goodness personified. I send my love and prayers for you all as you heal and find comfort from one another.