Michel L. Adamson

Michel Lynn Adamson, 77, of Poway, CA, passed away on May 26, 2024 from complications due to Leukemia. Michel was born on October 25, 1946 in Loma Linda, CA to Lloyd and Clara Adamson. He married Sandra Davey on October 10, 1987, his beloved wife of 37 years. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, daughter Candie Boyd, sons Russ Adamson, Kevin Davey, Ryan Davey, grandchildren: Krispen, Liam, Madigan, William and Emmalee and great-grandchildren Benjamin, Koraline, Adrian and Eleanore Mae. Michel was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Clara Adamson.

Michel was known for being a dependable, funny, loving, caring, and providing husband, father, and friend. He had a passion for off-roading, camping, RV traveling, walking the dog and helping others. Michel graduated from Colton High School and went on to pursue higher education at Cal Poly Pomona and San Diego State University, eventually earning a masters degree in Public Administration.

In his professional life, Michel served in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971 and later in the U.S. Air Force Reserve from 1980 to 2003, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. He devoted 27 years working in various positions for the California State Employment Development Department, including the position of Area Administrator for Southern California.

His adventurous spirit included traveling to Alaska a total of five times. On one such excursion, he and a friend traveled to Dead Horse Alaska by Jeep, culminating in a plunge into the Artic Ocean. He also enjoyed traveling to Death Valley in February for wildflower blooms and extensive rock crawling expeditions with fellow off-road friends in the surrounding mountains.

A ceremony to honor Michel's life will be held at Miramar Veteran's Cemetary on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and his legacy of love and service will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.