- Clint & Michelle Abbott
- Saturday December 06, 2008
- 14:16:12
I will miss you my long time friend. We started at Gerber Hospital together (December '55) with me 2 days ahead of you., played ball together, went to school 13 years together.. You honored me when you came to our 25th wedding anniversary.. it was an honor to be with you as you began the next step of your new life with Jesus... I love you man! and to the rest of your family... we share the loss of Sam, knowing how hard these times can be... we have faith Sam is with the Lord & for that we rejoice.. we have you all in our hearts and prayers... Clint
- Tiffany Sanborn
- Saturday December 06, 2008
- 15:38:03
I am so sorry for your loss. Sam was such a wonderful guy, and he will be missed. I am so blessed to have known him. I will be thinking of you all. Love to you, Shane, Tiffany, Gage & Blake Sanborn (Mayle)
- Lyndi Payne
- Saturday December 06, 2008
- 22:00:41
Jenna and family, So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lyndi Payne
- Janice Casey
- Sunday December 07, 2008
- 12:40:31
Sam was a wonderful man, a great father, and not only my cousin, but one of my best friends. He will be sadly missed by all of his family. I especially commend Sam for the wonderful care he took of his mother, Bea, for so many years. I will never forget being awakened by Sam playing his drums when he was a teemager. I loved him dearly. Janice
- Tom Becker
- Sunday December 07, 2008
- 15:56:38
Matt, Christin mentioned to us about you father and are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Tom and Lori Becker
- Timothy Rake
- Monday December 08, 2008
- 12:55:55
I will miss you Sam, especially enjoyed the last few years watching the Tigers and Pistons with you and Bear (Tom Moore) & Marcus.The trips to Detroit and Chicago following the Tiger`s are some of my best times ever.Our baseball memories go all the way back to Little League with the Newaygo Jet`s & continued in High School with the varsity team. I will also never forget how you took care of your mother when she needed you and your love for your children and grandchildren. Tim
- David Cook
- Monday December 08, 2008
- 17:07:57
To Matt, Marcus, Jon, and Jenna we offer our heartfelt condolences. Your father had a heart of gold, and we will miss his kind words. With deepest sympathy - Pam,Dave,Ben,Jordan and Ashley Cook
- Brook Phillips
- Tuesday December 09, 2008
- 16:11:46
To Matt, Marcus, Jon, and Jenna Shepherd - We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families during this time. Russ, Brook, Brandon, and Wyatt Phillips.
- George and Pam Cronk
- Thursday December 11, 2008
- 08:53:30
Matt, Marc, and Jon~ We were so saddened to hear of your dad's death. Whenever we saw him, he always told us about you all with pride. You will be in our prayers. With our sympathies~ George and Pam
- George and Pam Cronk
- Thursday December 11, 2008
- 08:54:04
Matt, Marc, and Jon~ We were so saddened to hear of your dad's death. Whenever we saw him, he always told us about you all with pride. You will be in our prayers. With our sympathies~ George and Pam
- THOMAS REIGER
- Thursday December 11, 2008
- 12:01:50
SAM WAS A LIVE WIRE. I WORKED FOR YEARS AT DIFFERENT LOCATIONS ON THE CSX RAILROAD AS A TRAIN DIRECTOR AND ALWAYS ENJOYED SEEING SAM SHOW UP. WE TALKED SPORTS (MSU GO GREEN!) AND ABOUT OUR FAMILIES. THE LAST TIME I SAW SAM,AT A TRACK MEET IN NEWAYGO, I MEET HIS DAUGHTER JENNA ( WHO IS FASTER THAN LIGHTING) AND BROTHER JOHN FROM SAN FRANCISCO. TIME MARCHES ON AS DO MEMORIES, SAM WILL ALWAYS BE LOCKED IN OUR HEARTS THANKS FOR BEING A FRIEND SAM. GOD BLESS. TOM REIGER
- Cheryl Carter
- Friday December 12, 2008
- 11:07:58
just wanted to let you know that i just heard about Sam.....he was so special and I wanted you to know how much I enjoyed spending time with him.....take care - I know you will all have wonderful memories of him - I will.
- Tom Miller and Family
- Friday December 12, 2008
- 11:48:14
I can't remember when Sam and I were not friends. I am flooded by memories and heartsick I cannot attend my oldest friends service. I realize I've cried for myself and my loss , but I will always have him in my mind, and sorry for no future conversations (outdoors with his cigar were my favorites). Sam was a fierce competitor. In sports you always wanted him on your team. He had a sharp mind and sense of humor; and a rarity in this world, he was a good listener. Take what we can learn from this man. To the whole Shepherd Family heartfelt condolences
- David Gacchina
- Friday December 12, 2008
- 13:13:33
Dear Bea and family, It was with great sorrow that I heard of Sam's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I still have so many fond memories of the time I spent with Russ in the art arena. Pat and I are now living near Saugatuck Michigan. I am retired from teaching and doing my own artwork. Russ played a great role in nurturing my success with my art. Bea, if you ever need help or just someone to visit you, please call me, 269-561-8140. Sincerely, David Gacchina
- Jim Schultz Family
- Monday December 15, 2008
- 10:01:56
When I seen the town of newaygo full of cars with hardly no empty spots to park, I remembered how great I felt when my dad passed away and there were so many people who came to his funeral. It made the day go a little easier. I hope that did the same for all of you. Our town is great when it comes to helping out our own. We all are so sorry that you had to go thru this at such a early age.Just know we are praying for you all.You are lucky to have such a great older brother who we know will help the rest of you get through the next few months and the holidays. Jonny Brandon really feels bad for you and Marcus Ryan wishes he could of been here.And Jenna you are a great coffee partner you are welcome at my house anytime.Matt this puts alot on your shoulders,But I know you can handle it.And also thanks for all your help with Justin. All our love to your family
- Barbara Cook & son, Christopher
- Wednesday December 17, 2008
- 15:06:34
I arrived late to the funeral and did not wish to enter late. But I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful man Sam was. I so enjoyed hanging out with him and my brother, Harpo donwtown. He loved life and lived it to the fullest every day........ and oh how he loved those boys. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.