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Adrian Upham Obituary
Adrian Mason Upham, 22, of Fort Collins died Sunday, January 18, 2004, of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning while traveling in Mexico.
Adrian was born January 4, 1982, in Fort Collins, to Rick and Beverly Upham. He attended Rivendell and Laurel Elementary schools, Lesher Junior High School, and was currently attending College of the Redwoods in Eureka. He worked for his dad at Flash Portable Welding and in custom furniture and construction.
A close friend described Adrian as someone who could make any baby stop crying and any grumpy person smile. He loved to fish with his dad, please his mother, tease his sisters and brother, charm his acquaintances, and play hard with his many friends.
Adrian’s loved ones include his mother, Beverly; father, Rick; sisters, Jessica (and fiancé, Brad Dierks) and Katie (and Dave) DeMoss; brother, Lester; grandparents, George and Bunny Shick, and Fritz and Jean Upham; aunts and uncles, Mary Ann (and Tucker) Withers, George (and Eloise) Shick, Pam (and Walter) Evans, Amy (and Pete) Pryharski, and Tim Upham; and many cousins and treasured friends.
A memorial potluck will be held at 1649 Charles Avenue, Arcata, on Wednesday, February 25, 2004, from 8 pm to 10 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be directed to former Fort Collins resident and family friend, 16-year old Whitney Chatfield, who has an urgent need for treatment to remove a tumor near her heart. Send donations to the Whitney Wellness Fund or for tax-deductible contributions, to the “Unity of Ashland” fund, with memo line reading “Whitney Wellness”. Mail to Whitney Wellness, c/o Karen Loop, 164 Sixth Street, Ashland, OR 97520.
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Lester Upham
January 5, 2025
Adrian was and will always be my brother. I was adopted at a very young age and he was accepting and loved me the second I became a part of the family. He is/was the best brother I or anybody could ever ask for. I miss him every day. We weren't in touch as much as I would have liked as we got older but we had an understanding and we loved each other. I have deep respect and admiration for him for the man he grew to become. As boys we often rough housed and he always won, being bigger and older. His high school wrestling career didn't help me either but if anyone messed with me he was my protector. Even when we weren't talking I always knew he was there for me if I truly needed it. I will always be grateful for being able to call him my brother. I wish we could have had more time to get to know each other better as adults but I'm blessed that I had the majority of my childhood with him. Happy birthday Adrian! I love you always and forever.
Lester Upham
January 5, 2025
Adrian was and will always be my brother. I was adopted at a very young age and he was accepting and loved me the second I became a part of the family. He is/was the best brother I or anybody could ever ask for. I miss him every day. We weren't in touch as much as I would have liked as we got older but we had an understanding and we loved each other. I have deep respect and admiration for him for the man he grew to become. As boys we often rough housed and he always won, being bigger and older. His high school wrestling career didn't help me either but if anyone messed with me he was my protector. Even when we weren't talking I always knew he was there for me if I truly needed it. I will always be grateful for being able to call him my brother. I wish we could have had more time to get to know each other better as adults but I'm blessed that I had the majority of my childhood with him. Happy birthday Adrian! I love you always and forever.
Yvonne Ward
February 27, 2004
February,26th
I first met Adrian in 2002,at College of the Redwoods,and we were in a soccer class together. The moment I met him, I knew that he was a very kind and sensitive person. When we played soccer, on the same team together, often I'd get mad at myself, when I made defense mistakes. Adrian, was always supporting me as a team mate, saying that it was okay, when I made defense mistakes.He was always supportive. I loved playing soccer with him. It was awsome, when he scored goals, for our team. I remember playing in the rain and the mud,it was fun.I very much appreciate that Adrian was in my class. After, that class ended, for the semester, I'd wave to him across campus. I then had a political science class, with him,during the Spring of 2003,it was, cool to see him again, to see his beautiful,infectious, smile. Because, I'm an incredibly shy person, I'd usually sit across the room from him. We'd wave and smile to one another,across the room. I saw Adrian, usually on campus, but I saw him, off campus a few times. I saw him at a couple parties, once he said to me, something like, "hey there's the good defender." (or something, along those lines) It was good to hear. I'd also see Adrian, at the TJ's bar sometimes playing pool with friends. Last St. Patrick's day, Adrian,me,and some other friends, all hung out that night. The night seemed timeless, it was wonderful. Thank's Adrian, I love knowing you. I appreciate what I've learned from you, you're positive philosphy is awsome. Even though, I only spent a few moments with you,I'll forever remember these moments. you made it so incredibly easy to be your friend immediatly.your presence and joyful spirit will always be with me. And thanks,by being your friend you've reminded me that opening my heart to other people isn't so hard. you're happy go lucky attitude and your motto of living life to the fullest is inspiring. Thanks again, from the bottom of my heart, you've indefinetly impacted my life! I love you! love always, Yvonne
Rachael Trevino
February 24, 2004
I had statistics with Adrian and we ended up being study partners. I admired his openess to life and ability to live so freely. One day we were supposed to study but it was so beautiful outside that we had to go explore. So we went in his truck and started driving south with the dog. I think her name was Resca. We ended up in benbow next to the river. It was just a perfect day in the sun. We played with the dog for hours and sat and talked. It was the first time we really started to get to know each other. Adrian is an amazing soul.
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