Paul Darwin Adams

With a final sigh of relief Paul Darwin Adams completed his earthly existence on March 10th, 2025 with loving support from his family. Only 3 days before, he celebrated his 76th birthday with a flaming cake and his favorite dinner. Many years of facing the trials of Parkinson’s disease had taken a toll he no longer has to suffer.

Dad was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Orpha and Vearl Adams, the 4th of 6 kids in the family. From day one he innately gave unconditional love to his family. Even as a kid Dad would worry about his family before himself. When he started working he would buy the things he needed with his paycheck then give the rest to his mom to help the family. He always watched out for and worried about his mom.

Dad was never a fan of school yet he graduated from Jordan High School in 1967 in Sandy, Utah and later went on to earn an associate degree.

Shortly after high school graduation, Dad was set up on a blind date with a young lady but, that young lady had just made up with her boyfriend so, her younger sister got to go on the date instead. They were smitten with each other from the start. Neither had ever had a relationship before, yet they knew they were meant to be. Michelle was only 15 1/2 however, so they had to wait a few years to get married.

A few months after that memorable date Dad joined the Air Force. He served as an Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist for four and a half years. Two years into his service Dad flew back to Utah, married Mom in the Salt Lake City Temple, and whisked her away to Germany where he was stationed. They were inseparable for the rest of his life.

Mom says she loved him so much! He was always someone she could count on and lean on through the difficulties they faced. He was consistently there to lift her up after the hard times. He made her feel safe. She is so thankful that “Our Love [is] Eternal”.

Dad was a quiet man filled to the brim with love for his family. His career as an electronics technician allowed him to provided a remarkable life for his four children and his wife, allowing them all to pursue their passions in life because of his hard work. Every summer Dad and Mom would load the family into the van and take them on grand camping adventures, sometimes even dragging his mom along with them.

He survived many struggles throughout his life and refused to succumb to self-pity or victimhood. He was loyal and loving to Mom, his lifelong love, to the very end, worrying only for her safety and comfort in the midst of his own pain.

Dad took joy in the simple things of life: vanilla ice cream, a good hamburger, Pepsi, watching his kids do the things they loved, holding his wife’s hand. He was so proud of his children. His passion was being a good son, father, and husband by providing a good life for his family; keeping them safe, happy, and well cared for. Dad excelled at living his passion.

Quiet Soul – by Teresa Fitzgerald

Your quiet soul so full of love

And concern,

Responsibility,

Dedication,

Fear, Pain,

Devotion,

Tenderness,

Loyalty, Humor…All contained within your quiet soul.

A smile so full of joy and love it bursts from your eyes. Eyes that tell it all while exuding love and care. A care so deep it will never disappear.

Amidst the pain and fear;

Pain for us

Fear for us

Always your family before yourself;

Your gentle soul loves.

There’s a void left where once you were.

No more hugs and calls,

gifts and jokes,

All the things you did to show your love without words.

We’ll carry on,

One step at a time,

Carrying you with us in our hearts.

Living our days with you as an example

Of how to show love with a quiet soul.

Until the day we feel your hug again

And see your eyes Exuding the love and care of your quiet soul.

Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years Michelle Adams; siblings: Kenneth Adams (Margie), Sandra Jeffs; children: Peter Adams (Kieran), Stephen Adams (Jessica), Teresa Fitzgerald (Gannon), Kimberly Metcalfe (Austin), 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Paul is greeted in heaven by his father Vearl Stanley Adams, mother Orpha Isabella Johnson Adams, and brothers Terry Hayes, Ferris Hayes, and Greg Adams.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Utah.