Tim Adamson Obituary

What wonderful memories I have of growing up across the alley from Tim and the Adamson family. Tim was a couple years older than me, but we were teammates on a Cosmo baseball team that won the city championship in 1964. He was one of the stars and someone I looked up to. I know he will be missed.

I met Tim about 1965. He was playing drums in some band on Kansas Avenue in front of Jenkins Music. Since I played drums, too, we had an immediate connection, but nothing you could call normal. We probably said 10 words to each other in the next 2 years, but even so we were fast friends. Tim was an amazing drummer. I would stand there and watch him play off into a riff that didn't seem to have anything at all to do with what had come before. And I would think to myself, "How is he ever going to come back from this?" But he always did, dead-square on the beat like a Swiss watch. How did he do that? Amazing. Later he got me a job at Dale Sharp Pontiac where he was a Mercedes mechanic. I just LOVED to hear him b**** about the idiot customers. One day a guy came in with a big green V8 sedan complaining about the brakes. Timmy took it for a test drive and when he got back the front wheel was on fire!! So he put it out, bought the car, fixed it, drove it for a little while and then totaled it taking a turn too fast. That was Tim. Later we were in KC working in a Volvo dealership. We took one to lunch to test drive the brakes and sure enough they were bad... $2,500 damage to a brand new Cadillac. The owner turned purple with rage screaming and I can see Tim like it was yesterday trying to hide that big grin of his (I was driving). What a wonderful, cynical, warm, b****y, funny, loving, tortured character you are, Tim. I love you. You made my life a whole lot more fun.

Bob & Debbie and family-

We are so sorry for the loss of your brother Tim. Please know you are all
in our thoughts and prayers.

God's blessings,

I didn't know Tim as well as some of my other acquaintances did, but he and I played music together a few times. I always enjoyed his company and the way he played those drums.

I knew Tim for forty years. I had laughed with him (endlessly), but cried with him, too. He was one in a million.....not without his warts, as most who knew him, knew....but he was quite a guy, nonetheless. He would do anything for you. He always laughed at my jokes. He was my friend, in the truest sense of the word. I will miss him.
Holding space for Charlotte, Erin, Skyler, Bob, and Debby.

A warm, heartfelt THANK YOU to all for your kind thoughts about my brother, Tim. I, too, KNOW he is now in a better place. The memories of childhood will forever be in my soul. Sister - Debby Adamson-Coniglio

Bob & Debbie,
So sorry to read about Tim. Your family and mine are forever linked as backyard neighbors. So many memories. Blessings to you both.

Charlotte,Erin and Sklyler, Thinking of you at the time of your loss. Gail Ellis

My best memories of Uncle Tim were when I was very young - and then in my late to mid-twenties. He was always a non-comformist, and I really appreciated that about him. He never waivered, always spoke his mind, and lived his life the way he wanted to. Loved Uncle Tim quite a bit.

Debbie, you and your family are in my heart and prayers at this time when you celebrate Tim's life. I know you will cherish his memories forever. May God bless.

You only meet a few people on your life, if your lucky, like Tim. He was a gifted, original and unique character. I had not seen Tim in quite awhile, but times we spent playing music and living that life back in the day are some of my fondest memories. I am so sad, but also blessed to have been enfluenced by this guy. What a man!!! Tom Burgess

Dear Bob and Debby, I saw your mom from time to time but have not seen or spoke to you since grade school days. I am so sorry for your loss of Tim. I have great memories of you all, Bless you, and just know that Tim is in a better place. Tom Davies

TO TIMS FAMILY,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TIM,I KNEW HIM YEARS AGO WHEN WE PLAYED COSMOPOLATIN BASEBALL,WE TOOK FIRST THAT YEAR,STILL HAVE THE PICTURE
BOB MCCAFFREY

Tim, you taught me everything about playing drums. Very talented musician. I always respected you. Love to all the extended family. Dennis White, Kansas City

You will be missed Uncle Tim - Love Always.

Debbie and family, blessings to you. ---Alyce Diane Hart Albert

To Tim's family and friends, sorry to hear about Tim. He hung out with my brother and I'll always remember him as a kid at our house. Our thoughts are with you. Bill and Sandy Wolf

Debbie and family, sending love and sympathy to you all.

Family and friends of Tim. May the fond memories sustain you durning this time of transition. I have many.

My heart broke this morning to find out I lost a wonderful friend. I send my sympathy and love to his family. RIP Tim......

Tim, you were a great friend and will be missed. I'll be looking for you when I get there. God has you now, peace be to you brother.