Adam James Henrickson

Adam was born January 17, 1997, in Rapid City, S.D., to Ava Henrickson, joining his big sis, Alissa. As a little boy, Adam liked all the things that most little boys do including rocks, snakes, dinosaurs and cats. He was sensitive but curious; he loved to disassemble things just to see how they worked. That curiosity led him to one of his life-long loves – German cars. As a teenager, Adam taught himself how to fix everything from the fuel filter to the exhaust system, learning much of his craft from YouTube videos. His greatest joy was being on the road, driving fast with his EDM music up and the windows down.

Adam joined the U.S. Army and left for basic training right out of high school. He quickly rose through the ranks and was a leader, friend and master mechanic. His dream was to obtain a posting in Germany and he moved there in 2019. He was a sergeant stationed at Baumholder Army Base, where he worked in the motor pool.

Adam was an avid traveler, completing trips to Italy and many to his ancestral home in Norway. He took up photography and had an amazing eye for beautiful things, especially landscapes on his travels and the full moon.

Adam was compassionate, intelligent, articulate and an all-around nice guy. He leaves behind many heartbroken family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his uncle and namesake, Steven James Henrickson.

Adam is survived by his mother, Ava Henrickson, Wheat Ridge, CO, his sister, Alissa Quam, San Diego County, CA, and loving family and friends in Colorado, South Dakota, and worldwide.

A visitation with military honors will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from 5-8 pm at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary in Wheat Ridge, with a celebration of life planned for Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 2-5 pm at Inspiration Point Park.

Another celebration of life and burial of some of his ashes will take place in Rapid City Thanksgiving weekend.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Adam's name to NAMI or any organization that provides counseling and other mental health services to active duty and veteran service members.