Adam Willett

Adam Willett was born on May 25, 1983 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to parents, Dan and Carol Willett. He was welcomed enthusiastically by his older brother David and soon became the joy and delight of his family. Adam grew up in Claremore, Oklahoma, where he had a host of good friends and many wonderful childhood experiences. He attended Claremore Schools and graduated from Claremore High School as a valedictorian in 2001. He continued his education at Westminster College in Fulton, MO and earned a bachelor's degree with high honors in economics in 2005. He pursued a master's degree in demography and population studies at Florida State University. He earned that degree in 2006 and also received the Serow Prize for the outstanding student in his departmental program. Adam began a career in demography when he landed an internship and subsequent employment at the Department of City Planning in New York City. He lived and worked in New York for four years before returning to Oklahoma in 2010, where he continued his work in demography and population studies at Community Resource Council in Tulsa. Eventually, he relocated to Oklahoma City and to Texas, where he was employed by HEB. Friends will remember that Adam had many interests and passions. He was a lifelong enthusiast for all sports endeavors. He enjoyed golf, and he was an intense fan of all things Sooner, as well as becoming an ardent Mets fan when he lived in New York. From early childhood on, he was passionate about swimming and being in the water, and especially felt both invigorated and calmed by being in ocean waters. He was a lover of animals, especially dogs; he read voraciously throughout his life with wide-ranging interest, everything from metaphysics and science fiction to literary fiction and the classics; he was generous in offering both time and resources to others; he was a creative and thoughtful gift giver, and he always welcomed chances to help other people. Adam had an amazing mathematical and statistical mind as well as a remarkable memory. Most notably, his family and friends considered Adam to be a spark of enthusiasm and joy in all ways.. Adam lost his life on December 30, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Lillian Willett and Norman and Anne Stortz, by his cousin, Larry Walsh, and his aunt Lois Willett Walsh. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Carol, his beloved brother David, his aunt, Susan Corn of Marietta, GA, his aunt and uncle, Wayne and Patricia Willett of Centerville, IA, by his cousins Sherry Walsh Fennell, Lisa Willett Fritz, Marci Willett, Brandon Willett, Laura Corn Harkins, Lindsay Corn, and numerous extended family members in Oklahoma, Georgia, and lowa. An ongoing concern for Adam was the plight of homeless people. He had a deep desire to help, so in lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to services assisting the homeless, such as Day Center for the Homeless or Housing Solutions Tulsa, which has an online donation page. A memorial service will be held at All Souls Church, 2952 South Peoria in Tulsa, on Thursday, January 9th at 4:00 PM.

Adam Willett

May 25, 1983 - December 30, 2024