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Adam Samuel Pierce

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Adam Samuel Pierce

Birth
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
Death
22 Jun 2002 (aged 23)
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA
Burial
Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA Add to Map
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Adam Samuel Pierce
Visitation: Fri. June 28, 5-9 p.m.
Services: Sat. June 29, 11 a.m.

Visitation for Adam Samuel Pierce will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) on Friday evening June 28, 2002 from 5-9 p.m. and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning June 29, 2002, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Adam was born December 3, 1978 in Bakersfield and he passed away in Bakersfield on Saturday, June 22, 2002. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl Pierce and he is survived by his father, Ron Pierce; his fathers fiancé, Carol Onsum; brother, Joshua Pierce; brother, Andrew Pierce; step-brother, Matthew Elder; grandmother, Trudy Pierce; aunt and uncle, Sherlie and Chuck Tatum; uncle and aunt, Donald and Helen Pierce; step-mother and her husband, Carla and Hugh Pearson; cousin, Shannah Anderson; and Adams fiancé, Angela Smith who is also expecting Adams first born child.

Adam attended Centennial High School. He was a founding rider of the freestyle motocross movement which has exploded across the globe. Before becoming a freestyle competitor, Adam was a motocross racer, finishing first place in over 200 events. He promoted freestyle motocross in worldwide media events and competitions and he was always proud to say he was from Bakersfield. Adam was an independent contractor/sports competitor and the head of Pierce Industries. Highlights of Adams career included competing at the 2001 X-Games Step-Up Competition, the 2000 X-Games Free-Style and Step-Up Competitions, the Bronze Medallist in the Free-Style Team Competition at the 1999 Gravity Games. He rated Sixth in the 1999 World Vans Triple Crown Series. He also had appearances on High Octane Television, Blue Torch, MTV, and over 20 extreme sports videos.

Adam always had a hug and a smile for everyone. He was a gifted athlete in all sports he attempted. He loved and dazzled children with his kind, attentive friendship and whether the person was a famous rock star or a 3-year old child, everybody Adam met became a part of his circle of friends. As quoted by a friend, Adam wanted everybody to share in his experiences and successes; he took us all along for the ride. We were all proud just to stand in his shadow. Adam was loved dearly by his father and his brothers, Joshua and Andrew Pierce, and his grandmother, Trudie. He will be missed greatly by all his family and friends. For additional service information or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) 873-8200.

Published by Bakersfield Californian from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2002.
Adam Samuel Pierce
Visitation: Fri. June 28, 5-9 p.m.
Services: Sat. June 29, 11 a.m.

Visitation for Adam Samuel Pierce will be held at Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) on Friday evening June 28, 2002 from 5-9 p.m. and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning June 29, 2002, at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Adam was born December 3, 1978 in Bakersfield and he passed away in Bakersfield on Saturday, June 22, 2002. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Earl Pierce and he is survived by his father, Ron Pierce; his fathers fiancé, Carol Onsum; brother, Joshua Pierce; brother, Andrew Pierce; step-brother, Matthew Elder; grandmother, Trudy Pierce; aunt and uncle, Sherlie and Chuck Tatum; uncle and aunt, Donald and Helen Pierce; step-mother and her husband, Carla and Hugh Pearson; cousin, Shannah Anderson; and Adams fiancé, Angela Smith who is also expecting Adams first born child.

Adam attended Centennial High School. He was a founding rider of the freestyle motocross movement which has exploded across the globe. Before becoming a freestyle competitor, Adam was a motocross racer, finishing first place in over 200 events. He promoted freestyle motocross in worldwide media events and competitions and he was always proud to say he was from Bakersfield. Adam was an independent contractor/sports competitor and the head of Pierce Industries. Highlights of Adams career included competing at the 2001 X-Games Step-Up Competition, the 2000 X-Games Free-Style and Step-Up Competitions, the Bronze Medallist in the Free-Style Team Competition at the 1999 Gravity Games. He rated Sixth in the 1999 World Vans Triple Crown Series. He also had appearances on High Octane Television, Blue Torch, MTV, and over 20 extreme sports videos.

Adam always had a hug and a smile for everyone. He was a gifted athlete in all sports he attempted. He loved and dazzled children with his kind, attentive friendship and whether the person was a famous rock star or a 3-year old child, everybody Adam met became a part of his circle of friends. As quoted by a friend, Adam wanted everybody to share in his experiences and successes; he took us all along for the ride. We were all proud just to stand in his shadow. Adam was loved dearly by his father and his brothers, Joshua and Andrew Pierce, and his grandmother, Trudie. He will be missed greatly by all his family and friends. For additional service information or floral delivery information, please contact Basham Funeral Care (3312 Niles St.) 873-8200.

Published by Bakersfield Californian from Jun. 27 to Jun. 28, 2002.

Bio by: Melissa


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  • Maintained by: Doug B
  • Originally Created by: Melissa
  • Added: May 21, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7473382/adam_samuel-pierce: accessed ), memorial page for Adam Samuel Pierce (3 Dec 1978–22 Jun 2002), Find a Grave Memorial ID 7473382, citing Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA; Maintained by Doug B (contributor 102).