Adam Richard Jenkins
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Adam Richard Jenkins

  • May 2, 1989 - April 6, 2011
  • Salem, Utah
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“Dear Linda and Family, My heart is broken over the passing of your wonderful son and brother, Adam. I noticed something very special about Adam...Read More » ”
1 of 4 | Posted by: Bonnie Busco - Provo, UT

“Dear Wes and Alyson, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this tender time. We know that there is peace in Christ and his mission. May the...Read More » ”
2 of 4 | Posted by: Boyd and Terri Cardon - Friends

“We never quite get over the sorrow caused by losing those most loved. We only learn to live with it, and to live despite it - which (and there is no...Read More » ”
3 of 4 | Posted by: Lee Richan - Salem, UT - Friend

“My heartfelt condolences to you, Linda and your family. May the Lord bless you with peace and comfort at this sad time. With love, Diane & Al Carter ”
4 of 4 | Posted by: Diane J. Carter - Provo, UT


Adam was born on a beautiful spring morning to Linda Ann Gerdau (Jenkins) Gilbert and Wesley Delbert Jenkins on May 2, 1989 in Orem, Utah. He came home to Provo and was welcomed with a great deal of excitement from his five older siblings.

Adam was a sweet young man who was loved by all who knew him. His laugh was contagious. He had a quick sense of wit and a very bright mind. Adam loved and was loved by his family. Family gatherings were important to him and he loved to play games late into the night. He loved playing outside with his nephews and teaching them new things. He enjoyed cooking, computer games, and working outdoors with his father. Adam attended Wasatch Elementary, Farrer Jr. High, and he graduated from Provo High School in May 2007. He was a Junior at UVU in Orem, UT.

Adam is survived by his mother Linda Ann (Kent) Gilbert of Payson, UT, his father Wesley Delbert (Alyson) Jenkins of Salem, UT, his 3 sisters and 2 brothers; Tiffany (Mark) Anderson, Nathan (Ellie) Jenkins, Hillary (Peter) Van Akin, all of Salem, UT, J. Sean (Carma) Jenkins of Orem, UT, Chelsea (Riley) Nay of Painesville, OH, 2 nieces and 9 nephews, and grandparents Jan (Jim) Gerdau Nicholson, Richard (Lorraine) Jenkins, and Ruthele Edwards.

Funeral services will be held Tues, April 12, 2011. The viewing will begin at 10 am and services will start at 11 am at the Salem West Stake Center, 695 South 300 West, Salem, Utah. Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery.