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Ian Adamson



It is with great sadness that we relay news from Jenny that her husband and fellow Challenger Ian Adamson died on 30th August. Ian participated in three Challenges, completing two, all with Jenny and in 2013 became the oldest person to complete their first Challenger.
Many Challengers will remember Ian and Jenny’s wedding which took place at the Park Hotel during the 2016 Challenge dinner. Who could forget his personalised vows where he promised Jenny “would never walk alone – except on the Challenge!” By then he had retired from walking and taken to his canoe - travelling the length of the Thames three times – all after the age of 80. The Challenge remained dear to him and he continued to support Jenny's participation often heading out on his canoe between meeting with her.
Jenny tells us he was talking about the Event and his much cherished tag of “Oldest First Timer” right to the end. Jenny promised him that she’ll be in Scotland next May and we know Ian will be with her in spirit all the way.

Re: Ian Adamson

Very sorry to hear this and I remember the wedding well. Deepest sympathy to Jenny.

Re: Ian Adamson

Ian's funeral will be on Wednesday 28th September at 12 noon at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium Balcombe Road Crawley RH10 3NQ. It will be livestreamed at https://www.wesleymedia.co.uk/webcast-view Login PIN 238-5456.