ADAME, JOE Joe Adame, whose strong determination and courage served him to the end of his battle with cancer, passed away September 3rd. He has taken his final journey where he will join his Heavenly Father, his father Emeterio and his first born son, Aaron. Joe was born in a modest home in Otay, filled with an abundance of love and care where he developed his trademark characteristics of inventiveness, hard-work and generosity. Early on, Joe had entrepreneurial abilities in many areas; when anyone was in need of help, in any way, Joe was always "enthusiastically" there. As a young boy, he helped build his family home, and continued to update it throughout his life. He saved up to buy his first car, a 1953 Ford low rider. About that same time, Joe met the love of his life, Sharon Terry, and was immediately smitten by the young woman whom he later walked through life with. Joe graduated from Chula Vista High School in 1962; he and Sharon were married in 1965, and lived in Chula Vista until he built their home in Bonita. Joe's father-in-law recognized his incredible potential and encouraged Joe to enter the building trades, where he found great success. Joe and Sharon went on to have many adventures and traveled the world with friends and family. He also found great joy in many outdoor activities. He was particular proud of his two hikes to the top of Mt. Whitney. Joe is survived by his wife Sharon, son Jared, grandson Jacob, mother Amelia, and his three sisters Martha, Esther, and Rosie, along with a large extended family, all who loved him very much! A Service will be held at Glen Abbey Memorial Park, 3838 Bonita Road, Bonita, CA on September 16, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be gifted to Mi Escuelita, at South Bay Community Services, Attn: Erica Johnson, 1124 Bay Blvd., Ste. D, Chula Vista, CA 91911. Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 9/13/2009