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Although Jack Adamson came to Salt Lake City from humble beginnings, the legacy that he left throughout his life was grand. Jack passed away on May 1, 2002. Jack's life was a happy one, filled with fond memories and stories. As a husband, he was exemplary. As a father, he was loving. As a professional in the broadcast industry, he was outstanding. Through his life he left a legacy that will influence those around him forever.
Jack was born in Lehi, Utah on October 16, 1923. Jack graduated in 1941 from East High School. After his freshman year at the University of Utah, he joined the Army where he developed his interest in communications and the technology of radio. Jack got back into singing after the war just as he had done before-a life long passion. He graduated from the University of Utah in 1949.
Jack was married to Norma Hicken Adamson on June 25, 1948. With Norma in mind, Jack would often say, "If I could do it over again, I would do it over again." Jack and Norma were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on October 9, 1955.
With the encouragement of Norma, Jack performed as First Tenor in the Mormon Tabernacle choir during 1959 through 1969. Though Jack joined the radio broadcast industry in 1952, he started working with Bonneville International Corporation in 1968. This took Jack, Norma and their family of five children to relocate in Kansas City, Missouri. After four years, he was transferred to Seattle, Washington. Six years later he was president of KOIT in San Francisco and KBIG in Los Angeles. In 1985, Jack and Norma were welcomed back to Salt Lake City as president of KSL Radio and Television and Senior vice President of Bonneville International until he retired in 1993 and continued to reside in Salt Lake City and Las Vegas, Nevada.
Today he is survived by his brother Von (wife Clara) Adamson. He is further survived by his two daughters, Susan Sundwall (husband Dr. Dale A. Sundwall) and Amy Tingey (husband Bruce D. Tingey) and his two sons, David H. Adamson, and Andrew H. (wife Wendy) Adamson. He is loved by his grandchildren and all family members and dear friends.
Jack was predeceased by his wife, Norma Hicken Adamson (1995) and his son, John F. Adamson (2001).
Funeral services will be held Monday, May 6, 2002 at 12 noon at Salt Lake Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 S. Wasatch Drive (2425 E.). Friends may call at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 Highland Dr., on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. and on Monday at the stake center 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.