Martin Adson Obituary
He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Martin Adson, and his sister, Lori Adson Trudell, and is survived by his mother, Lois Adson; his brother, Dr. David Adson; and his wife, Margaret; sisters, Lucy and Amy and Ronald Lambert; nieces, Amber (Eric), Teresa, Isabel, and nephew, Nicholas; his former wife, Tina Frontera; and his stepmother, Patricia Adson.
The memorial service will be held at The Cremation Society Edina; 7110 Ohms Lane Minneapolis, Minn., 55439 on Sunday, July 17, with a visitation at 4 p.m. and service at 5 p.m.
He was raised in Rochester with four siblings and graduated from Mayo High School. He completed his undergraduate degree at Colorado College. He then attended medical school at the University of Minnesota, completed surgical training at Mayo Clinic and plastic surgery in Ann Arbor, Mich. He had a busy practice in Edina, Minn., and was very active in the Smile Network where he and his wife, Tina, helped children with facial deformities in a number of third world countries. He was an avid skier, windsurfer and photographer.
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Bill Oman
July 4, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Remembering good times together at Colorado College as shown in this old photo of us at the Broadmoor after tennis.
January 5, 2017
I have thought of Marty so often and have called his phone number every 6 months for years.
I worked with Marty in 98-2004. I met Tina. I helped him after he was diagnosed in his new apartment when he needed someone to pick things up off the floor and reach for things in his closets. He had big dreams and high hopes and that is what drew me to him. He was always gentle and kind, before and after his diagnosis. I got busy and disappeared into my own struggles.
I am saddened to hear of his passing. He had so much wisdom and so many dreams left to share.
If one person reads this, after all this time, He left an impression on me.
And may you rest in forever peace my friend Marty.
And Love to you who reads this. You must love him and think of him still.
Bill Oman
December 14, 2016
To family and friends my deepest condolences. Marty and I were close friends as well as fraternity brothers at Colorado College. Marty took me to Rochester in 1970 to meet his parents in the 1960s and show me how beautiful Minnesota is. We spoke once on the phone years later and we had a warm and wonderful visit.
I was very saddened to learn of his sudden death from the Colorado College Alumni Magazine tonight. I will never forget all the good times we shared, his giggle, smile and great sense of humor.
Anne Hunt
July 16, 2016
To Dearest Lois, and dear Amy, dear Lucy, and dear Dr. David and your families,
Sending sincere love and hope for much blessed strength. The world is so fortunate to have had Marty, even in memory.
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