December 18, 1927 ~ October 14, 2009

Thomas Stanford Adamson, 81, of Pleasant Grove passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2009 surrounded by his family.  He was born, December 18, 1927 in Provo, Utah to Thomas Marion and Beatea Matthews Adamson. He was the oldest of three.  He married Melva Jeanne Clark March 9, 1951, in Lampasas, Texas.  He was a life long Pleasant Grove resident and was very active in the community.

Tom spent his childhood in the Uintah Mountains, helping his parents herd sheep.  He was a member of the Utah National Guard and served in Korea where he received the Bronze Star.  He spent all of his working years at Geneva Steel, and the US Forest Service.  He served many years as a committee member of the Strawberry Days Rodeo and he was affiliated with it up to his death.  He loved riding his horse in the surrounding mountains, participating in chariot races and competitive quarter horse racing.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jeanne, and four children, Thomas Clark (Kathy) Adamson, Carrie Johnston (William), David Allen (Karen) Adamson, Jeanne Leak (Kevin).  Brother, Walter (Nadine) Adamson, sister, LaVon (Ralph) Larsen. 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by a grandson, William Josef Johnston.  

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Grove Creek Seventh Ward Chapel, 942 North 500 East, Pleasant Grove.  A viewing will be held on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Olpin Family Mortuary, 494 South 300 East, Pleasant Grove, and one hour prior to services on Saturday.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery.  Condolences may sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com 

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Grant and Sherrie Atkinson said:

Dear Jeanne, children and families; We are saddended by the passing of Tom. I have great memories of him as a child and after your building your home next to ours - of your entire family. We occasionally see young Jeanne when we are in Parker visiting our son and his family. You have a great posterity. Please accept our heart felt condolenses and best wishes at this critical time. May the Comforter attend you and bring you the warmth and love of the Saviour. Gospel perspectives and the promise of Eternal Lives together in family relationships brings welcomed joy that we will see each other again and that mortal associations continue forever. Grant and Sherrie Atkinson Currently Frankfurt, Germany

October 16, 2009