In Memoriam

Adam Paul Kaplan
June 20, 1983 - Dec. 28, 2007

Resident of San Francisco Adam Paul Kaplan, beloved son of Ken and Christine and brother to Noah, passed away early in the morning of December 28 at the age of 24. Adam was born at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley. He grew up in Lafayette and graduated from Acalanes High School in 2002. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology last August from San Francisco State University, where he also minored in holistic health. Adam spoke often and with much interest about a graduate program he was hoping to attend called Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness at California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He was also interested in working on an organic farm and was looking forward to travel abroad with his friend Ryan. He had an evolving passion for music and books and in the last few years had developed a great appreciation for reading. He loved basketball and nature and especially time spent playing and hiking in the hills and parks with our adorable and loving dog, Jenna. Adam loved his family, the most special of times being those spent with his big brother Noah, who never gave up in his efforts to counsel and guide him. He also enjoyed his many aunts, uncles, cousins and cherished friends. He will be remembered most fondly for his good heart, intelligence and sensitivity; sense of humor and ability to laugh at himself; the discipline and passion he had for the things that interested him; his individualistic nature, loyalty to family and friends, the twinkle in his Irish eyes -- and finally, for the long, difficult and heroic battle he waged against his illness. Adam is also survived by his loving grandmother, Bette Kaplan, and his many adored uncles, aunts and cousins: Marc, Marilyn and Matthew Kaplan; Danny Boyle and his partner Harvey Berman; Tom, Michael and Katie Lynn, Richard, Joanie, Loretta Jr., and Jim, Pam and Jillian -- all Boyles. He also leaves behind a very caring and loving extended family. We are greatly comforted in the belief that Adam is now reunited with his much loved grandparents, Dan and Loretta Boyle and Bernard Kaplan, and his dear friend and former teammate, John. A Celebration of Adam's Life will be announced in late spring. Memorial donations can be made to Stanford University's Bipolar Disorders Clinic by contacting Lorraine Alexander, Office of Medical Development, 2700 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park, CA 94205, telephone 650.234.0613. Adam had a unique and refreshing way of looking at the world and we will miss him and carry him with us each and every day.