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Stewart Adams

1923 - 2019

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1923

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2019

Stewart Adams Obituary

Stewart Adams was a British chemist who led the team that developed ibuprofen. The anti-inflammatory painkiller is today one of the most commonly used drugs of its kind. Adams got his start as a pharmacist's apprentice at the large U.K. pharmacy chain Boots. He went on to work in their research department, initially working on the team that was producing penicillin. His creation of ibuprofen came out of a search for a better drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Feb. 1, 2019.

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Julie

September 8, 2022

Thank you so much for ibuprofen Mr. Adams. I ran across this obit after typing in "thank God for ibuprofen" I was just amusing myself, but honestly, thank you so much. My life would be pretty miserable without it

Briana B

January 7, 2021

My Man! A beautiful mind. Rest In Peace.

Nolan Mason

March 11, 2020

I was just curious about when and by whom Ibuprofen was invented, so I did a Google search. Stewart Adams will always be remembered for his great contribution to humanity. He has my lifelong gratitude. I envy those who knew him personally.

April Crawford

November 5, 2019

Thank you for your contribution to man kinds most used pain medicine that does not effect your ability to function.

Diane

April 3, 2019

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. Your loved one living to the age of 95 is really really remarkable.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Mike Wayhart

March 9, 2019

Mr. Adams what a legacy, you are now pain free! Rest In Peace.

February 28, 2019

Mr. Adams contribution to society has helped countless individuals in need of medication. May the God of all comfort and peace be with his friends and family during this time of grief.

M.V.

February 11, 2019

I am so thankful to Bob for the creating the pain pills for Arthritis. It has proven to be a blessing for many of us.His death makes us quite sad. I wish the family peace, to carry on.( Philippians 4:6,7,)

Kim K

February 9, 2019

R.I.p
Thanks for your talents of pain relief inventor it helps us move on
Till ours service here is pleasing to GOD
THANKS LORD FOR OUR BROTHER SERVICES
GOD GANGSTER
GIRL
A FAITHFULL SERVANT

MaryEllen Rech

February 6, 2019

Thanks for a world changing accomplishment that improved millions of lives.

February 6, 2019

To The Family of Stewart Adams
Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear beloved one. I truly appreciate his contribution to research that has benefited me and millions of people. It's my hope that you find comfort in knowing that Almighty God promised that soon no one will say that they are sick.

CF

February 5, 2019

May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Adams family and friends at this difficult time.

Scott Chamberland

February 5, 2019

Rest in Peace

February 5, 2019

Thank you Mr. Adams for your legacy which has helped millions of people escape from pain. May you rest in peace.

JAMES ROBERTSON

February 4, 2019

WHAT WAS THE BIRTHDAY OF STEWART ADAMS

February 4, 2019

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Maureen Lorenzen

February 4, 2019

Thank you for the pain relief. Scientists like Stewart Adams inspired me to become a laboratory technician.

Betty A

February 4, 2019

My sincere prayers and condolences for the loss of your loved one. Psalms 90:10 shows how he lived a long life of special mightiness from God. So keep the many, many, many memories of your loved one close in your hearts and minds and cherish them forever. May the comfort of God be with you all during this time of grief.

February 4, 2019

Sincere condolences to family members and friends. Keep the fun memories alive in your hearts. May the loving words at Psalms 121:1-2 console your heart.
A.C

Betty A

February 4, 2019

My sincere prayers and condolences for the loss of your loved one. Psalms 90:10 shows how he lived a long life of special mightiness from God. So keep the many, many, many memories of your loved one close in your hearts and minds and cherish them forever. May the comfort of God be with you all during this time of grief.

February 4, 2019

Your loved one was successful and thoughtful of others. He will not be forgotten for his generousity and achievements. Job 21:13.
CM

Sally

February 4, 2019

We send our condolences to the family and friends of Mr Adams at this time of deep sorrow. We ask the Almighty God of comfort to be with them all. I know that the whole world thank Mr Adams for his invention to relieve us of our aches and pain. We now look forward to seeing him again in paradise. May all of us draw close to Godand his precious Son, Jesus Christ,John 17:3. God love you.

February 4, 2019

No matter how much life a person had the privilege of living, the death of that loved one is never an easy thing to cope with. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you find comfort in knowing that our Father in heaven is mourning with you for He too has lost a child in death.

Dan Tanner

February 4, 2019

Thanks for inventing Ibuprofen-it has help with many times with fever and body aches-RIP Mr. Adams

February 4, 2019

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

February 3, 2019

Thank You!

Debbie Oakley

February 3, 2019

Thank you for all years you took very good care f the people in world for this painreliever. May you rest in peace . Prayers too family

February 3, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 3, 2019

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Stewart. You and your family have my deepest condolences. God can and will truly comfort you durning this time of distress. 2Thessalonians 2:16,17

Mary

February 3, 2019

Sincere condolences to family members and friends.

February 2, 2019

May God our Father Comfort you," from the loss "of your loved one . Stewart Adams.. with the words at (Hosea13:14). May your family and friends also find comfort in this most difficult time with the same words.
My sincere condolences
Ann,

Clive Mellon

February 2, 2019

See you on the other side, dearest old friend. RIP Stew. Clive Mellon ESQ.

Jordan

February 2, 2019

Im very grateful to Stewart Adams for his invention of Ibuprofen. So many people suffer with pain and really had help from using ibuprofen. Im very sorry about his passing away. May Stewarts family receive comfort and peace from the God of all comfort during this very sad occasion. (2 Thess 2:16,17) Please accept my sincere condolence.

Matt

February 2, 2019

His genius and legacy be will live forever. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest well Stewart Adams.

D Hamilton

February 2, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Stewart Adams. May you have comfort and hope, John 6:40 during this most difficult time. D. Hamilton

Michelle

February 2, 2019

With heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved family member. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you and your family during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2)

February 2, 2019

Dear Family,

Please accept my condolences on this extraordinary man. The Bible tells us at Ecclesiastes 7:1 that we should make a good name for ourselves and Stewart certainly did just that. May the God of tender mercies continue to bring your family peace.

L.Redmond/PA

Olimpia Lam

February 2, 2019

My deepest sympathies. May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Always remember that God keeps in his memory those whom we lose because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15)

February 2, 2019

Thanks for all your hard work to develop pain management. My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one.

February 2, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 2, 2019

How wonderful to find out who the creator of something that has brought pain relief to myself and countless others, and I am so grateful for his legacy and the gift he shared with the world. My deepest condolences to the family of during this most difficult time in your lives. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Stewart is in God's memory.

February 2, 2019

God Bless - thank you for your wonderful invention that has helped so many

Nick Fazio

February 1, 2019

Thank you for all the work that you did throughout your life and thank you so much for what you created. You saved so many from having to deal with so many levels of pain and you saved many lives. Thank you.

Harry Simpson

February 1, 2019

Godspeed Stewart, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Robin Bender

February 1, 2019

Thank you Mr. Adams for your wonderful contributions. I offer my
condolences to your family and friends.

February 1, 2019

We share your sorrow in your loss, please accept my condolences. What an impact one man made on society. There should be so many more like him using knowledge for good and to benefit mankind in general. God in his limitless memory remembers your Stewart Adams. May God comfort you in your loss, read the many scriptures that will give you comfort and hope.

LF

February 1, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time and beyond.

February 1, 2019

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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