1935
John
2012
John Adamson
November 25, 1935 — December 16, 2012
Life Story for John Thomas Adamson
John Thomas Adamson, 77, a life long resident of Carey, Idaho, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 16, 2012 at home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1935 in Hailey Idaho to Robert Eldon and Vera Adamson. He graduated from Carey High School in 1953, then attended Trade and Industrial School at ISC (later ISU) where he learned the art of body and fender work.
He served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the New England States from 1956 to 1958. After his mission he returned home to work in the family business, Adamson’s Inc.
For approximately 50 years, John served in various positions in the Boy Scouts of America influencing the lives of many young men and helping dozens of them earn their Eagle Rank. He received the Silver Beaver Award for his many years of service. John also served as the Carey Fire Chief for forty-six years from 1960-2006.
On October 31, 1975, John married his eternal companion Twila Rae Mecham Shaffer and her six children whom he later adopted. The entire family was blessed by this union. He was as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and serving as the first bishop of the Carey 2nd Ward and later as a temple worker in both the Boise and Twin Falls Temples.
In 1987, John and his son Mike established M&J Motor where he worked until his death. He had many hobbies which included antique gun collecting, restoring old cars, packing into the Head of the River and camping with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Twila, his parents, and one grandson. He is survived by his brother Robert (Emma) of Carey. six children: Larry (Karla Kay) Shaffer of Carey, Gary (Sarah) Adamson of Orem, Utah, Rosemary(Rick) Peterson of Carey, Lori (Phillip) Cooper, Valparaiso, Indiana; Susan (Timothy) O’Crowley Diamond, Ore, Michael (Ranae) Adamson of Carey; 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22nd at the Carey LDS Church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in the Carey Cemetery.
He served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the New England States from 1956 to 1958. After his mission he returned home to work in the family business, Adamson’s Inc.
For approximately 50 years, John served in various positions in the Boy Scouts of America influencing the lives of many young men and helping dozens of them earn their Eagle Rank. He received the Silver Beaver Award for his many years of service. John also served as the Carey Fire Chief for forty-six years from 1960-2006.
On October 31, 1975, John married his eternal companion Twila Rae Mecham Shaffer and her six children whom he later adopted. The entire family was blessed by this union. He was as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and serving as the first bishop of the Carey 2nd Ward and later as a temple worker in both the Boise and Twin Falls Temples.
In 1987, John and his son Mike established M&J Motor where he worked until his death. He had many hobbies which included antique gun collecting, restoring old cars, packing into the Head of the River and camping with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Twila, his parents, and one grandson. He is survived by his brother Robert (Emma) of Carey. six children: Larry (Karla Kay) Shaffer of Carey, Gary (Sarah) Adamson of Orem, Utah, Rosemary(Rick) Peterson of Carey, Lori (Phillip) Cooper, Valparaiso, Indiana; Susan (Timothy) O’Crowley Diamond, Ore, Michael (Ranae) Adamson of Carey; 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 22nd at the Carey LDS Church. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to service. Interment will follow in the Carey Cemetery.
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