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Helen Sampson
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Helen Marie Sampson, age 86, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd, New Rockford, ND, following a courageous 16 year battle with cancer. Helen was born December 11, 1926, to John and Clara (Hentges) Williams at home near Brantford, ND, located in Eddy County. She was delivered by her father.She attended county school near Brantford, and was the youngest daughter born of eight children, and six half-brothers and half- sisters. Helen helped with the barn dances her parents had at their farm. Helen was united in marriage to Stanley Sampson on October 6, 1951 at the home of Rev. Henry Jeske at Buchanan, ND. They lived on the family farm in Pleasant Prairie Township near Brantford where they operated/managed a dairy business while raising their two daughters. The family farm was her pride and joy where she found much peace and solitude. Her hobbies were the family farm, where she was an avid gardener. She also did embroidery, loved visiting and providing lunch for family and friends. After Stanley’s death on June 20, 1993, she continued to manage the family farm while residing in an apartment in New Rockford. She was a member of the Brantford Congregational Church where she taught Bible School. After that church closed, she became a member of the Evangelical Free Church in New Rockford, where she helped out in various church duties. She loved bible study and her fellow church members were dear to her heart. Due to health reasons Helen became a resident of Lutheran Home of the Good Shepherd on May 9, 2011. Helen is survived by her two daughters, Kathy (Kasper) Vetter, Carrington, ND, Jane Sampson (James Nixen), Devils Lake, ND; one granddaughter, Nicole (James) Schweigert, Atlantic, IA; three great-grandchildren, Haley, Paxton, Corbin Schweigert; one sister, Hazel Gade, Canoga Park, CA; sisters-in-law, Roberta Williams, New Rockford; Donna McArthur, FL, Birdella Beach, Jamestown, ND, Elaine Sampson, Bismarck, ND; brothers-in-law, Russell Sampson, TX, and Gordon (Eileen) Sampson, Enid, OK, and Lyle (Marty) Sampson, Dodge City, ND; and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband Stanley; her parents; five brothers, Maurice, Key, Jim, Leo, Warren; two sisters, Gladys and Leone; and three half-brothers and three half-sisters, Hank, Johnny, Bert, Edith, Alice, and Margaret. PRAYER SERVICE: Wednesday at 7PM in Evans Funeral Home, NR FUNERAL SERVICE: Evangelical Free Church, New Rockford, ND DATE AND TIME: Thursday, March 14, 2013, at 2:00PM BURIAL: Prairie Home Cemetery, New Rockford, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Dennis Sampson
Date: 3-12-13
Message: I want to send my sympathy. I am a relative of the family. My dad is Joe Sampson my sisters are Beverley and Sylvia.
Again, you have my sympathy, Dennis Sampson.
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Name: Deanna Erickson
Date: March 12, 2013
Message: Dear Kathy and Jane - my deepest sympathy to both you and your families. I got to meet your mom when she lived in the apartments and she was one of the nicest ladies I have ever met - I am very glad I had the opportunity to know her. Deanna Smith Erickson
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Name: Diane Yri
Date: March 12
Message: Dear Kathy and Janie, I have such wonderful memories of Aunt Helen - she was such a big part of our lives growing up. So many Williams birthday parties (which carried into your mom attending my kids' parties when we were in ND), sitting together in church (when my mind wondered, Aunt Helen would poke me to see if I was paying attention!), and wonderful visits every time I returned to ND. A real calm came over me after I heard of Aunt Helen's passing, knowing she is in heaven meeting her Creator face-to-face. Aunt Helen taught so many about the love of Jesus and humility. I miss her so much! I love you, ladies! Diane
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Name: Rita Sorlie
Date: March 12, 2013
Message: Dear Jane and Kathy...my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed your mom so much! She was such a sweetheart. And I am also glad I got the opportunity to get to know both of you during her stay at the Lutheran Home. She will be missed by so many...God bless her memory.
Rita Sorlie
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Name: Beverley Sampson Heggen
Date: March 12, 2013
Message: First of all I want to send my Sympathy to you all.
I think I am a relative of your dad, Helen's husband. My dad was Joe Sampson. He settled at Osakis, MN. I remember Donna and Berdella. Anyway, it is good to see this info and Helen's family tree etc. I have included my contact info on the printed copy the funeral home will give you.
Again, you have my sympathy, Family Love to you, BEV S HEGGEN
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Name: Karen Winger
Date: 3/11/13
Message: Our hearts are with you. I know my Mom's [Hazel Gade's} heart is with Aunt Helen right now.
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Name: Marilyn Rodriguez
Date: March 10, 2013
Message: Dearest Jane, Kathy & family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. I wish that we could be back there with all of you now. That is a lovely picture of aunt helen. Manual wanted to send mom home but there is no way that she could make the trip. Our sincere condolences. Much love Marilyn & angel