Adam Michael Clinton, AMEAN, U.S. Navy died Oct. 12, 2003, at Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident in the Oak Harbor area. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 24, 1983, to Jack L. and Raelyn Marie (Elgin) Clinton, Jr.

Adam was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He attended Skyline High School in Idaho Falls, where he lettered in hockey and football. Adam enjoyed snow-boarding, mountain biking, hiking and backpacking. He was also very active in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a counselor at Island Park Scout Camp in Idaho. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award of Scouting. Adam was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Idaho Falls.

Adam enlisted in the U. S. Navy on July 3, 2002. He was sworn in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed boot camp and was transferred to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station in November of 2002. Adam was assigned to NAS Whidbey Island Operations.

Adam is survived by his parents, Jack and Susan Clinton, Jr. of Richland and Raelyn and Jerry VanCasteren of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is also survived by one brother Matthew E. Clinton of Aberdeen, S.D.; by one half-brother Jason Clinton and one half-sister Joni Helms, both of Edgemoor, S.C.; by his grandparents: Rayford Elgin of Anderson, S.C., Betty Clinton of Chester, S.C., and Ethelyn VanCasteren, of Buhl, Idaho.

Adam was a great volunteer and a friend to everyone. He was known for his million-dollar smile.

Funeral Mass for Adam Clinton was celebrated Friday, Oct. 17, at St. Joseph of Cupertino Catholic Church, NAS Whidbey Island with Cmdr. Jerome C. Kienzle, CHC, USN officiating. Cremation was held with burial at sea to follow under the direction of NAS Whidbey Island. Memorials may be made to any local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America or the Idaho Falls Service Center, 574-4th Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.

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