Ernest Ernie W. Adamson
March 02, 1936 - May 01, 2017
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Ernest Ernie W. Adamson
March 02, 1936 - May 01, 2017
Obituary
Ernest “Ernie” Walter Adamson, age 81, passed away on May 1, 2017 in Bellingham. He was born in Helena, Montana on March 2, 1936 to Walter James (Buster) Adamson and Vera Louise (Black) Adamson. He is survived by both siblings, Ronee Bybee and Gary Adamson. In his early life, he moved often. Ernie finished high school in Battle Mountain, Nevada, then moved with his family to Yerington, Nevada where he met Sherry Rae Marshall. They married on March 21, 1959 and started a family together: Monique Ronee (Nicky) Miller, Laurel Ellen (Laurie) Rister and Ronald (Ron) Walter Adamson.
In 1968, they moved to Bellingham, Washington where Ernie became a sheet metal worker and worked for Baron Heating until he retired in 1998. He spent his retirement enjoying his hobbies: RC airplanes (that he drafted out and made to scale), playing basketball, and playing with his grandchildren. He was named one of the original gym rats at Carver Gym. He played there for years with many generations of college students. Basketball was his passion during high school; he helped his high school basketball team go to state his senior year. He also lettered in track and football.
He is survived by wife Sherry and his children and grandchildren. His daughter Nicky married Dan Miller and had 3 children: Jason, Joshua, and Amanda Miller. Laurie married Brent Rister (who passed away Jan. 1, 2014) who had Jeremy, Jeffrey, and Joe Rister. Ron married Michelle and had Kaleb Adamson. Jeremy has two daughters, Madison Hardee and Natalie Rister. Jeff married Jessica and had Jackson and they are due to have Elena on June 28. Kaleb and Cara had Kamdon and Jorden. Jason Miller is engaged to Lindsay Needham, wedding date not yet decided.
8 responses to Ernest Ernie W. Adamson
Judy Thibodeau Carpenter says:
May 1, 2017
Nikki, Sherry , and the rest of the Adamsons I am so sorry to hear of Ernie’s Y death . I remember him and his airplanes well . My heart goes out to you . I know the pain as I lost both my mother and my son . Nikki please get in touch with me . God bless you all he has you in his hands .
Ted Pratt says:
May 1, 2017
May your precious soul rest in peace, my dear friend! I’m sure they play hoops in heaven…so, save me a place on the team! In the meantime, we will carry you in our hearts down here.
God bless you!
Ted
Jim Duemmel says:
May 1, 2017
Ernie and his family were my next door neighbor on Mason St. for forty years. He was always considerate and helpful, cheerful and friendly, just the best of neighbors, someone you could count on when help was needed. I’m sorry to learn of his passing and send my condolences to all his family.
Jim Duemmel
Gary McKinney says:
May 1, 2017
Ernie was a great guy, and an endeared member of the Noontime Basketball Association (NBA). So sorry for his family’s loss, and ours.
Barbara & Gary says:
May 1, 2017
Gary’s brother left us this afternoon. 05/01/17. Ernie, a sweet dear man, much loved, will be greatly missed. Gary and Ernie shared awesome childhood memories of growing up in the rural country spaces of Nevada. Those were the the days not far removed from the Wild West. Working on ranches, mines, hunting and fishing. The open space of our beautiful USA We know our Lord will welcome you with open arms. Bye for now