Britt Sofi Adams

Britt Sofi Adams, age 93, passed away on June 24, 2023. Britt was born June 1, 1930, in Ornskoldsvik, Sweden to Hilmer and Gertrude Blomquist Persson. She migrated from Sweden to Salt Lake City in 1950 where she met and later married Steve Adams on February 13, 1953. Britt was a woman who was determined to be successful in every endeavor she engaged in. This spirit was apparent in her professional career as well as her personal life. Britt was very outgoing and outspoken, often sharing her thoughts and concerns with others through conversation and various letters to the editors and newspapers. She was very proud of her professional career in hematology. She began this career as a clinical laboratory technician in the late 1950s and was part of the team at ARUP when it was created. After various advancements throughout her extended career at ARUP, she retired as Vice President over Education. Britt and Steve loved to travel and shared that adventurous spirit with their children. Family vacations, each summer, were great for family bonding and unforgettable memories. Britt and Steve also traveled numerous times to Sweden, Alaska, Europe, and an amazing trip to Egypt/Israel later in Steve’s life. Britt was even planning a trip back to her homeland of Sweden, this summer, before she was taken ill. Britt and Steve were especially fond of the Bear Lake, Utah/Idaho area. It was there they built a cabin for their enjoyment and that of their children and grandchildren with memories of many birthday parties, boating adventures, and barbeque cookouts. Britt would also host annual crayfish parties for her many friends and colleagues at ARUP which included dancing and singing. She was full of life and energy and made any interaction with her fun and memorable. Britt continued to spend many summers there after Steve’s passing in early 2018. Britt was an avid animal lover and over the years rescued many dogs and cats. Each pet was cherished and loved. Her current pet, Howard, a Bichon mix, was her rock after Steve’s passing. They were inseparable. Howard was by her side at her passing. Britt was preceded in death by her husband (Steve), her parents (Hilmer and Gertrude), brother Lennart and siter Inga. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (Evan) Goodwin, Idaho Falls, Idaho and stepson Michael (Sandra) Adams, Taylorsville, Utah. Her grandchildren include Nicholas (Elizabeth) Cunningham, Corvallis, Oregon, Heidi Caye, Boise, Idaho, Brenda Adams, West Jordan, Utah, Robert Adams (Kimberly), West Jordan, Utah, Jennifer (Ryan) Spray, West Jordan, Utah, and Ryan (Elysia) Adams, Magna, Utah. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. Last, but not least, Howard, her Bichon mix pet who has been lovingly adopted by Susan. Susan and Mike would like to thank her incredible support base of neighbors, in St. George, many who helped tirelessly to support and meet her needs where we couldn’t. We appreciate the love you expressed before and after mom’s passing. You are truly a special group of people that are cherished. We would also like to thank the incredible teams at the St. George Regional Hospital, especially the ICU teams. Your compassion was very visible and helped us through our trying time. THANK YOU! Per her request, Britt was cremated. There will be no formal funeral, however there are plans to have a celebration of her life in St. George (a location, date and time are still to be determined). There will also be a second celebration of her life at the Bear Lake cabin on July 29th at 1:00 P.M. Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at: www.SerenityStG.com.

Britt Sofi Adams

June 1, 1930 - June 24, 2023