Obituary: Sampson Sr., Robert Lewis

Age 79

Sun., Feb. 22, 2015

SAMPSON SR., Robert Lewis “Bob” passed away peace- fully in his sleep February 12th, 2015.

He was born June 1st, 1935 in Wake- field, MA to Thesda and Fredrick Sampson.

He was one of 17 children.

He proudly served in the USAF bringing him to the west coast.

He worked in con- struction and enjoyed 22 years of driving the STA bus for Spokane.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Donna, identical twin Richard, and oldest son Robert Jr.

He is survived by his son Donald; daughters: Wanda (Ken), Sharon (Jeff); 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; many won- derful siblings, in-laws, nieces and nephews.

He will truly be missed!

Celebration of his life will be held later this spring.

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