Joseph Lee "Joe" Adamson
1940 - 2021
Early Life: Joe was born May 8, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lee and Roberta Cook Adamson. He attended school in Lehi, Utah, graduating from Lehi High School in 1958. He was a basketball, football, and state champion tennis player, and was the proudest lifelong Lehi Pioneer.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On February 14, 1963, Joe married Penny Holcomb in the Manti Utah Temple. They are the parents of five children. Some of his happiest moments were spent hunting, fishing and riding horses. He worked hard to buy a farm in Fairview and loved working and recreating there with his family. He always loved sports, and especially enjoyed fast-pitch softball as a successful pitcher. Joe was an avid Jazz, BYU and Lehi Pioneers fan, but most enjoyed supporting his kids and grandkids in their sports and activities. He was a successful businessman and excelled as an insurance salesman, and later, owned Adamson Auto on Lehi Main Street for nearly 15 years. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joe served in the bishopric and high council, but especially loved serving the youth. Two of his grandchildren are currently serving missions: Sister Ashton Adamson in the Costa Rica San Jose East Mission, and Elder Jake Adamson in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission. Joseph Lee Adamson passed away at his home in Lehi on December 28, 2021 after a battle with an extended illness. He was 81.
Family Message: "The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Marianne Vidal, Lex Mackey and Karley Newbold at Tender Care Hospice for their loving care."
Survived By: His sweetheart, Penny Adamson; children: Angie (Darin) Clark, Jason (Tammara) Adamson, Jim (Natalie) Adamson, Greg (Crystal) Adamson, Lee (Jenni) Adamson, Leatua "Tui" Malua; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sister, Carla Shelton.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and brother, Tobe Adamson.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Lehi East Stake Center
Arrangements: Wing Mortuary
Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Wing Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1940 - 2021
Early Life: Joe was born May 8, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lee and Roberta Cook Adamson. He attended school in Lehi, Utah, graduating from Lehi High School in 1958. He was a basketball, football, and state champion tennis player, and was the proudest lifelong Lehi Pioneer.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On February 14, 1963, Joe married Penny Holcomb in the Manti Utah Temple. They are the parents of five children. Some of his happiest moments were spent hunting, fishing and riding horses. He worked hard to buy a farm in Fairview and loved working and recreating there with his family. He always loved sports, and especially enjoyed fast-pitch softball as a successful pitcher. Joe was an avid Jazz, BYU and Lehi Pioneers fan, but most enjoyed supporting his kids and grandkids in their sports and activities. He was a successful businessman and excelled as an insurance salesman, and later, owned Adamson Auto on Lehi Main Street for nearly 15 years. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joe served in the bishopric and high council, but especially loved serving the youth. Two of his grandchildren are currently serving missions: Sister Ashton Adamson in the Costa Rica San Jose East Mission, and Elder Jake Adamson in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission. Joseph Lee Adamson passed away at his home in Lehi on December 28, 2021 after a battle with an extended illness. He was 81.
Family Message: "The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Marianne Vidal, Lex Mackey and Karley Newbold at Tender Care Hospice for their loving care."
Survived By: His sweetheart, Penny Adamson; children: Angie (Darin) Clark, Jason (Tammara) Adamson, Jim (Natalie) Adamson, Greg (Crystal) Adamson, Lee (Jenni) Adamson, Leatua "Tui" Malua; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sister, Carla Shelton.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and brother, Tobe Adamson.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Lehi East Stake Center
Arrangements: Wing Mortuary
Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Wing Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Joseph Lee "Joe" Adamson
1940 - 2021
Early Life: Joe was born May 8, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lee and Roberta Cook Adamson. He attended school in Lehi, Utah, graduating from Lehi High School in 1958. He was a basketball, football, and state champion tennis player, and was the proudest lifelong Lehi Pioneer.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On February 14, 1963, Joe married Penny Holcomb in the Manti Utah Temple. They are the parents of five children. Some of his happiest moments were spent hunting, fishing and riding horses. He worked hard to buy a farm in Fairview and loved working and recreating there with his family. He always loved sports, and especially enjoyed fast-pitch softball as a successful pitcher. Joe was an avid Jazz, BYU and Lehi Pioneers fan, but most enjoyed supporting his kids and grandkids in their sports and activities. He was a successful businessman and excelled as an insurance salesman, and later, owned Adamson Auto on Lehi Main Street for nearly 15 years. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joe served in the bishopric and high council, but especially loved serving the youth. Two of his grandchildren are currently serving missions: Sister Ashton Adamson in the Costa Rica San Jose East Mission, and Elder Jake Adamson in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission. Joseph Lee Adamson passed away at his home in Lehi on December 28, 2021 after a battle with an extended illness. He was 81.
Family Message: "The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Marianne Vidal, Lex Mackey and Karley Newbold at Tender Care Hospice for their loving care."
Survived By: His sweetheart, Penny Adamson; children: Angie (Darin) Clark, Jason (Tammara) Adamson, Jim (Natalie) Adamson, Greg (Crystal) Adamson, Lee (Jenni) Adamson, Leatua "Tui" Malua; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sister, Carla Shelton.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and brother, Tobe Adamson.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Lehi East Stake Center
Arrangements: Wing Mortuary
Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Wing Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1940 - 2021
Early Life: Joe was born May 8, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Lee and Roberta Cook Adamson. He attended school in Lehi, Utah, graduating from Lehi High School in 1958. He was a basketball, football, and state champion tennis player, and was the proudest lifelong Lehi Pioneer.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On February 14, 1963, Joe married Penny Holcomb in the Manti Utah Temple. They are the parents of five children. Some of his happiest moments were spent hunting, fishing and riding horses. He worked hard to buy a farm in Fairview and loved working and recreating there with his family. He always loved sports, and especially enjoyed fast-pitch softball as a successful pitcher. Joe was an avid Jazz, BYU and Lehi Pioneers fan, but most enjoyed supporting his kids and grandkids in their sports and activities. He was a successful businessman and excelled as an insurance salesman, and later, owned Adamson Auto on Lehi Main Street for nearly 15 years. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Joe served in the bishopric and high council, but especially loved serving the youth. Two of his grandchildren are currently serving missions: Sister Ashton Adamson in the Costa Rica San Jose East Mission, and Elder Jake Adamson in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission. Joseph Lee Adamson passed away at his home in Lehi on December 28, 2021 after a battle with an extended illness. He was 81.
Family Message: "The family wishes to extend a special thanks to Marianne Vidal, Lex Mackey and Karley Newbold at Tender Care Hospice for their loving care."
Survived By: His sweetheart, Penny Adamson; children: Angie (Darin) Clark, Jason (Tammara) Adamson, Jim (Natalie) Adamson, Greg (Crystal) Adamson, Lee (Jenni) Adamson, Leatua "Tui" Malua; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and sister, Carla Shelton.
Preceded In Death By: His parents and brother, Tobe Adamson.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Chapel Location: Lehi East Stake Center
Arrangements: Wing Mortuary
Interment: Lehi City Cemetery
Obituary: © 2021 | Wing Mortuary
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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