February 14, 1943 ~ September 8, 2010

Allen Grant Adamson, 67, of Sandy passed away Wednesday, September 08, 2010 at his home.  Allen was born February 14, 1943 in Fairfield, CA to Grant Allen and Anna Boren Adamson.  He married Carolyn Bleak on September 23, 1965 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

Allen, the oldest of five active Adamson boys, grew up in Pleasant Grove and graduated from Pleasant Grove High School.  Allen served an LDS Mission to Louisville, Kentucky.  He studied Civil Engineering at BYU.  Allen served in the Army Reserves for many years and had the opportunity to travel the world.  Allen had a love for automobiles and motorcycles which he expressed in both his career and personal life.  

Allen had a unique love of the outdoors.  He particularly enjoyed spending time at family campsites near Strawberry Reservoir and Cedar Fort.  He shared these passions generously with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn of Sandy; four children: Duane (Stephanie) Adamson, Rexburg, ID; Kristen Adamson, Sandy; Stacey (Dennis) Hansen, Riverton; Nicole Adamson-Elliott, Draper; nine grandchildren; four brothers: Larry, Darryl, Kelvin, and Jay.  His son, Cory, preceded him in death. 

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Buttercup LDS Chapel, 1600 East Buttercup Drive (10000 South), Sandy where friends may attend a viewing one hour prior to services.  Interment will be in the Pleasant Grove City Cemetery under the direction of Olpin Family Mortuary, Pleasant Grove.   Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com. 

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Darwin A Gillette said:

I will truly miss talking with Brady, His easy going way and ever present smile made him friends with so many...so quickly. Our Family sends our condolences to Brady's Family and Friends. God Bless...he will be missed...Rest Well Bowhunter...

September 09, 2010

dede peterson calderwood said:

dear family, Brady was such a wounderful man and I will always remeber him and sean growing up together and the laughfter and jokes they played on me. how they played football together and always were good friends. bradys big smile and hugs helped me alot when life got hard for me and thank you for teaching him what was important. family and love and kindness. I will always remember his smiling eyes and his laugh and will miss him but will never forget him. love forever mom DeDe ps he was a joker lol

September 09, 2010

Leon and Linda Sweat said:

Our deepest sympathy is with you at this difficult time. May God bless you. Love- Leon and Linda

September 10, 2010

MarcAnna Gohr said:

Duane and Family, I want to express my deepest sympathy. It is not an easy thing to suddenly loose a loved one. It is my prayer that the Lord will bless and comfort you. I hope you will be amazed at how the spirit will carry you through. My heart and prayers go out to you all. Sincerely, MarcAnna Gohr

September 10, 2010

Kareena MacGregor Menlove said:

Carolyn,Kris,Nikki,Stacy and family- He was such a caring and loving man who will for surely be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this tough time. Love, Macgregor and Menlove family

September 12, 2010

Carolyn, Duane, Kris, Stacy, Nikki and family said:

I want to express my sympathy to your family, I love and miss seeing you. I am sorry to hear of Allens pain and suffering, which meant you have all been suffering also. I pray for your comfort at this difficult time. Love Dianne Adamson

September 13, 2010

Robert and Kathy Kresser Family said:

Jay, We are sorry for the loss of your brother. You will be in our hearts and prayers. With love, Robert and Kathy Kresser and family

September 14, 2010

Gail Adamson said:

Carolyn and family - Sincerely condolences to one and all! My prayers are with you. Gail

September 14, 2010

Cheryl Jeffers said:

Dear Carolyn..not sure if you remember me but we worked together at AT&T. I was surprised to read Allen’s obituary in the paper. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I am sorry I missed the funeral; it would have been great to see you. I miss seeing you and hope we can get together and go to lunch or just talk. Please call me when you are up to it…801-673-0563. Love, Cheryl

September 15, 2010

Sue Kotra said:

Kristin, Carolyn and family- My deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you!I met Allen @ Sears 20 years ago but have not spoken to him for atleast 5 years. I was sadden to hear of his death. Kris, Can you please call me @ 817-821-4423 when u can or e:mail me @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

September 15, 2010