Brett Jared Adams

Born November 30, 1974 to Kenneth & Susan Adams in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was called home to his Heavenly Father September 15, 2026.

Brett is survived by his parents Kenneth & Susan Adams of Brownsburg, Indiana. He is also survived by his sisters, Michelle Adams (Judi) Brownsburg, Indiana, Shannon Adams Brownsburg, Indiana, Amanda Martinez (Nate) Draper, Utah and brother Aaron Adams (Jennifer) Eagle Mountain, Utah. Five nieces and nephews, Maddi, Drew, Jordan, Jennesa and Aadin and three great-nephews.

Preceded in death by his grandparents Franklin J. & Ruth Adams, Wilford “Willie” & Marjorie Timothy and niece JenTel Adams.

Brett graduated from Rogers High School, Puyallup, Washington in 1993 and then attended one year of college at Green River Community College, Auburn, Washington majoring in accounting.

Brett held several jobs and positions throughout his working career. He had his own company renovating houses for an investor in Ogden, Utah. He owned a cleaning company specializing in commercial buildings. He was an on-line recruiter and counselor for Grand Canyon University. Brett moved from Utah to Brownsburg, Indiana in 2017 and held jobs are various distribution centers. At the time of his death, Brett was employed by Hanzo Logistics in Plainfield, Indiana working as the Manager of Cold Chain, one of the company’s key accounts. He loved the company, his work and his team and it showed by the outpouring of love his family witnessed when they visited shortly after his death.

From a very young age, Brett had a mischievous streak and it didn’t really diminish over time. He was always up for a good prank. He had quick wit and loved to push people’s buttons just to see their reaction. He had a compassionate side that wasn’t seen as often as it should have been. He was very accepting of people and tolerant of those with whom his disagreed. He loved to go camping, although he did say that camping in Indiana was not as enjoyable as camping in the mountains of Utah. Brett loved his family.

There will be a visitation in Brownsburg, Indiana on Tuesday, September 22 from 4-6 PM at the Matthews Mortuary. There will be separate service in Salt Lake City on Saturday, September 26. Viewing will be held at the Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary 4760 South State Street, Murray, Utah at 10 am followed by a graveside service at Larkin Sunset Garden, 1950 E. Dimple Dell Rd. Sandy, Utah at 12 noon.

Brett you will be missed. Your job here is done, you’ve run a good race. Rest in peace son.