Birth date: Oct 28, 1985 Death date: May 1, 2013
Adam P. Pollard, 27, of Clinton, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at his home in Clinton. The family will greet family and friends Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 1:00-4:00pm at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes & Crematory. A s Read Obituary
Pat, Lisa & Andrew:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have so many fond memories of Adam during the 7 years that we were your next-door neighbors in Clinton.
CARL, BRENDA, HOLLY & HILARY GUSTIN
Grand Rapids, Michigan
I wasn't a close friend of Adams. As children our parents were friends and I can remember playing Ninja Turtles with him. Later in high school we had a lot of friends in common and I got to know him a little better. After high school we still would see each other around and always if we were in the same room would have a conversation and just hang as friends. my favorite memories of Adam were whenever I would drive by him working construction I would yell something funny out the window to him or he would honk his bulldozer horn at me and yell stuff to me. we definitely have the same hurmor.... .what a great guy. im really going to miss him. Though not a close friend I like him so much as a person I just needed to say something (and im not one to talk very much or even share feelings).. that should say something about him. RIP
I attended Adam's visitation Sunday and have been searching for words to express what I experienced. Death is never easy, and my heart goes out to all of his family and friends. Among the darkness, however, there is light, a light that may seem dim at this moment, but nonetheless will serve to brighten all of our lives as we cope and remember Adam. I am one of the friends that graduated from Clinton High and shared many fun times with Adam over the years. Many friends that were present Sunday I have not seen for some time, and I am so grateful to reconnect and be reminded of how close nit of bunch we all are--we are family. With death, we are reminded of how precious life really is. How precious every person is in our life, no matter how close we are or how long its been since seeing each other. It is not fair that life must be lost to remind us of these lessons, but Adam is still sharing with us even in the afterlife. He has reminded me of the important things in life--friends and family. Adam, may your spirit shine above us all, may we all remember that you will always apart of us, and may we remember that the relationships we share on this planet are impermanent, short an therefore, should never be taken for granted. For this I pay tribute, and may your legacy serve to strengthen all who you've touched.
Jacqueline, I am so sorry to hear the passing of a grandson. This has to be the saddest time for your whole family. Please know that you all will be in Ron and my prayers during this very difficult time.
Long time friends, Ron and Shirley (Droste) Miller in AZ
I am so sorry to hear of Adam's passing. I went to school with his brother, Andrew, and I remember feeling jealous of what a wonderful family they had, yet happy for them. I was not in the same boat, obviously, and I just thought they were the best family ever. I am sure they still are. I do know that when a loss like this happens, the pain runs very deep. Not only was this unexpected, but so many are directly impacted. My thoughts go immediately to his daughter and the girl he treated as his own daughter. How little time they had with Adam... I then think of his parents, brother, and girlfriend and how they are all hurting so much, in different ways, in varying degrees at different times, and how nightmarish this must feel for each of them. I pray that they will each find comfort and forgiveness in each other. If loss serves any purpose, let it be that we need to build each other up and be there no matter what. Stay strong, and know that a former classmate (now super far away), is thinking of you, Andrew! So sorry.
When, I switched grade schools at a young age, Adam, Patrick, Seamus, Andrew B, and many others took me under their wing. They were the closest group if friends I had ever seen; a friendship that has lasted through time. Thy all taught me how to be a kid, and that is a memory that will stay with me forever.
Sorry for the loss of your son. Prayers for you and your family. Doug Petersen
I will be at the visitation for a short time today, but have a hard time with words wen I am choked up. Adam and his group of friends "took me under their wing" so to speak after my Father passed away my freshmen year of high school, and he especially always made sure to ensure that I felt welcome, even though he and his friends were a bit older than me. We later dated briefly and he was one of the kindest, most caring, considerate, fun-loving people I had ever met. We had a lot of good times whether it was at Keeney's farm, my house, and especially when he joined me, my sister, an her husband for my first Jimmy Buffet show at wrigley. He was always there when anyone needed anything at all, and I just wish one of us could have been there in his greatest time of need. My condolences to everyone involved.
Lindsey Pardee "LP"
There is no written language extensive enough to accurately communicate how much Adam meant to myself and to some of our friends. We lost a part of ourselves today. Adam was more than a good friend to me he was like a brother. We hit it off as amigos back in the first grade. He was one of the most hard working, loyal, dependable friends I've ever had in my life. We grew up together, we worked together (at the Frontier Best Western; some of you remember, some of you were there as well), we played together, we went through good times and bad time together. We always insisted on learning things the "hard way". We built forts, we went paintballing, we went camping, we went fishing, we got into trouble together. We loved spending time on the river with the rest of our tight crew. We liked to spend our free time at Eagle Point Park as well. Adam was always up for an adventure. We had many of those together. As we got older I left town for college and although we didn't spend much time together, we still kept in phone contact. He shared the news of the birth of his new baby girl with me over the phone about a year ago, and I was fortunate enough to spend some time with them both together last January. It was obvious how much he loved her (Adam was always fiercely protective of the people he cared about). Adam welcomed me into his home and gave me a place to stay for several days. We spent time just cruising around, seeing the old stomping grounds, and reminiscing about our earlier days. I got myself acquainted with his sweet baby girl Halle. We grilled steaks on my last day there. It had been several years since I had been back to Clinton, but in that moment it was as if no time had passed at all. I'd like to believe that's how it will be when we meet again. We will pick right back up where we left off; smiling, joking, and grilling. Until then, the rest of our years here will never be the same without you Polly. I hope you can feel the love
Rat Peilly
