Adam David Paulin

Adam David Paulin

February 23, 1984-April 3, 2025

4.3 Love You

AP, Peaches, Ad, Brother, A-Pizzle and Uncle Adam; these are just a few names that

ring true when Adam comes to mind. Adam was an amazing human: he was full of love

for others, life’s little joys and a contagious chuckle that could spread like wildfire.

From a young age, Adam fell in love with music, magic, sliced cheddar cheese and

orange juice; The Karate Kid and taekwondo; Michael Jackson, roller hockey, soccer

and goalkeeping. As he grew, so did his passions. He loved his friends, traveling,

snowboarding, and love itself. Above all, his priority was loving others for who they are,

and making both himself and those around him laugh.

Then it was cooking. Adam loved cooking not only for the art of food, wine and beer in

and of themselves, but most importantly for the art of making others smile and bringing

them joy through his creations. This was a defining way of how he expressed his love.

Adam was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend that loved deeply and without

reservation. He is the proud son to Bill & Cheri Paulin, loving brother to his two sisters,

Brooke Scott and Lauren Jackson, and cherished uncle to his nieces and nephews:

Jamie, Alex, Libby, Finnley, Nella and Eliott. He rarely missed a moment with his family

and friends if he had the opportunity to spend time with them. We are all forever grateful

for our time with you, Adam.

Adam had a remarkable ability to walk into a room and light it up with his smile and

presence, while just as strongly, his absence was always felt. He was never one to hold

back when letting others know he loved them. There wasn’t a phone call or departure

hug that ever occurred that didn’t end with “Love you”. It is only fitting that he left us on

4.3.2025–– Love (4) You(3).

Born in Illinois, Adam spent most of his life in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from

Olympic Highschool in Bremerton, Washington, in 2002. He then went off to college and

earned his associate degree from Whatcome Community College and his Bachelor of

Science from Seattle University in 2008. While in Seattle, he began his career in the

restaurant industry while holding prominent roles at Café Lago, The Masonry, and

Evergreen Pizza Company in Bremerton, Washington.

We are forever grateful to have loved you, Adam. You’ve left an imprint on this earth

that will never fade. May you rest calmly and watch over us all until we get to laugh

together one day, once again.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Adam’s honor on August 9, 2025 at The Bistro in the Oxford Suites in Silverdale, WA

 More details will come in the upcoming weeks. Please check back for more details. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island, WA