Michael E. Adams: Beloved grandpa, social butterfly, and the man who made every camping trip worth showing up for

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Michael E. Adams 1963 – 2026

It’s with great sadness to announce the passing of Michael (Mike) Adams during the early morning of March 2026, at the age of 63.

Mike was born February 16, 1963, to Charles and Flomay Adams in Corning CA. His sister Teenann was nine years older than him. Mike moved to Eureka, Ca.  at a young age. His family moved a lot throughout his life but always came back to Eureka.  While living in Eureka he made many good friends; Tyrone, Robert Jett, Tina and Doug, Craig, Mike G., Janie and Donnie, Delbert, Ballew, Bob Schick, Bob Adams, Stan and so many other lifetime friends…

He also made several friends from working at Pacific Choice.

In 1994 he meets “the love of his life,” Donna and her two sons Danny and Jesse who he considered as his own and raised them as such. In 1996 they had a daughter Nicole together.  He loved our family summer camping trips, and we loved his cooking during these trips.

As time went on the grandchildren came along and he was so proud to be a grandpa.  First there was Jesse jr. from Jesse and Brandy then Ariel and Ben from Danny and Violet. He talked about his grand kids to everyone and anyone. Then in 2020 his 4^th grandchild Antonio was born. He had such a deep connection with Antonio and they were best friends.  Antonio had grandpa wrapped around his fingers…

Mike had a love of music and enjoyed playing his guitars.

Mike was very outgoing and such a “social butterfly,” he loved his Dutch Bro’s and highly talked about all the workers there.  Mike will be truly missed by so many.

He’s proceeded in death by his parents, sister Teenann and His son Jesse.

He is survived by his wife Donna, daughter Nicole, Son Danny and grandchildren: Antonio, Ariel, Ben and Jesse Jr. His father-in-law Al, brother-in-law Allan, and brother-in-law Mike.

He will forever be missed and always in our hearts.