Jerry D. ADAMSON

Passed away Tuesday February 4, 2014 in Sonoma County. He was born in Visalia, California December 18, 1942, to Jesse and Vera Adamson. Jerry attended high school in Boonville, CA and graduated from San Jose State University. He served his country with the U.S Air Force which took him to far off places. One of his favorite places he was stationed was Thailand where he fell in love with the beautiful landscape and culture. After the Air Force, He settled into the technical field of business where he worked until his retirement in Sonoma County. Upon retirement Jerry was able to fulfill his dream of traveling by taking trips across Europe and Alaska. He was not one to waste time so in between traveling he would enroll himself in various classes at the Santa Rosa Junior College. Jerry loved learning new things and would enjoy talking about his travels and school with family and friends. Jerry will be missed for many things one in particular is for his enthusiasm to participate in any family sporting pools. Jerry was always the first to start the bracket! He is survived by his son Brian Adamson, of Novato, brother Charles (Judith) Adamson, of Santa Rosa, and his sister Jenell Cornwell of Alaska, nephews; Barry Adamson, Reed (Amy) Adamson, of Santa Rosa, Richard (Marisol) Cornwell, of Alaska, Darin Davison of North Dakota, grand nephew Kyle Adamson, of Santa Rosa and grand niece Jessica Cornwell, of Alaska. He was preceded in death by wife Kathleen, his parents and brother James (Shorty) Adamson. A small family service was held Saturday February 8th.