Robert S. Adams, of Pinckney MI, age 62, passed away on February 5, 2024 after courageously fighting glioblastoma for the past year.
Despite spending much of that time in and out of doctor’s appointments and hospital visits, he never lost his sense of humor. Throughout his entire journey, he cracked jokes with his grown children and family. He had a great ability to make others smile, and his sense of humor will be missed.
Bob was born to Neil and Shirley (Sherwood) Adams on May 29, 1961, in Manhasset, New York. He grew up in Ann Arbor, MI, playing hockey, spending time with amazing neighborhood friends, spending time out at Base Lake, and water skiing with brother, Jim (Adams), as well as sisters, Sheri (Judkins) and Jill (Adams).
Later, Bob attended Michigan State University in 1979, where he graduated with a degree in Physical Science. During his time at Michigan State University, he made forever friends and helped start the Michigan State Water Ski team. Bob had a love for engineering and lighting design, as his father Neil did. Bob had the opportunity to work with his father for over 25 years at Neil Adams, Inc. of Ann Arbor/Dexter, MI, that he enjoyed greatly.
Bob moved to Pinckney, Michigan in 1989 and married Kimberly (Adomaitis) in 1990. Together they had four amazing children, Bob’s biggest passion. He coached them all in various sports, mainly hockey.
Beyond their own children, Bob coached hundreds of children in Southeast Michigan. Bob loved his men’s hockey leagues and was part of AAAHA for 25+ years where he cultivated many cherished friendships.
Earlier this year, Bob lost his adorned mother, Shirley. We know that she was waiting for him and took his hand. Bob’s eldest son, Ryan, is marrying Abigail Hultgren this coming summer. He, his mother Shirley, and those who came before them will be there in spirit as the sun shines down upon us, giving us peace and comfort.
Bob is survived by his wife of 33 years, Kimberly; four children, Ryan (Abigail Hultgren) Adams, Andrew Adams (United States Navy), Michael Adams, and Neil J. Adams II; father, Neil J. Adams, brother, James (Jill) Adams, sister, Sheri (Richard) Judkins; nephew, Christopher (Sarah) Adams, nephew, Robert (Alexa) Adams, and nieces, Nicole and Emily Judkins; mother-in-law, Carolyn Adomaitis (Toth), sister-in-law, Stacy (Todd) Adomaitis Taylor, and nephews, John and Carl Taylor. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Adams, and father-in-law, Carl Adomaitis.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at the First Congregational Church, 608 E. Williams, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, at the corner of Williams and State Street.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
