Adam Alan Anderson

Adam Alan Anderson passed away in his home unexpectedly next to his loving wife on December 30, 2025. He was born May 12, 1984 in Orem, Utah to Richard and Patricia (Trask) Anderson. He was married to Jennifer Caitlynn Turner and together they have three children; Whitney Nicole, Adam Alan II, and Cian Troy Lee.

Adam was in the national guard and working two full-time jobs while attending college, but stopped going to classes to have more time to focus on his baby daughter Whitney. Spent over twenty years working for USPS. This was where he broke his back in 2016, then suffered another catastrophic injury in 2023 when he saved a coworker from being crushed by a 2,700 lbs pallet. Adam joined the National Army Reserve in 2006 and got a hardship discharge in 2010.

He was very loving and forgiving to everyone in his life. He would drop everything to help a friend in need and tried his best to never ask anything in return. He was very funny and had a specific sense of humor that he passed down to his kids. He was very intelligent, especially in topics that interested him. He was incredibly loyal to his friends and family. His proudest accomplishments were his children, who he loved more than anything in this world.

He loved cars and driving. He loved history, mostly military and war history. He loved the outdoors, and spent a lot of time gardening, fishing, and hiking. Even after his injury, he loved going on walks with his kids. He loved watching films and tv shows with his wife and kids. He loved music, especially hard rock and alternative rock. He loved debating his loved ones. He was constantly learning new things.

Adam is survived by his loving wife and children. He is also survived by his parents; sisters, Heather, Rachel, Rebecca and Sarah; brothers, Greg and Richard.  

There will be a funeral service January 16, 2026 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 95 N 600 W in Orem, Utah.