Sam passed away suddenly on December 18th, 2017 in Victoria, BC. He was born on November 22, 1986 in Victoria, BC. Sam is survived by loving parents, Harry and Jan; brother, Wes (Nicole); Uncle Mike and Aunt Barbara (Derek) and Cousin, Alex (SiSi).
Sam attended UVic and obtained a BSc and went on to study Law. He enjoyed travelling, scuba diving, and could often be found working out at the Y downtown. Sam’s family and friends will greatly miss his beautiful dancing eyes, his gorgeous smile and his keen sense of humour.
A family gathering will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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James Gordon Young
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Brittany Mroczek I’m so terribly sorry for the immense lose that Sam’s family is feeling.
Sam’s generous spirit and kind soul will forever be remembered. He had the unique ability to make a connection with everyone he came across in life.
When Sam and I dated he quickly became a part of our family joining us on family outings, vacations and special occasions. We’ll always remember his contagious laugh and huge smile that would instantly put a smile on your face and make you forget about everything else.
In the years after our relationship we exchanged many emails and from those emails there was a comforting sentence written by Sam that always stuck with me. Although written so long ago it holds much more meaning for me today, “The only way you’ll lose me completely is by forgetting about me.”
I’ll carry these words and his memory with me always. Sam and his family will forever be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Darrell & Claire Wells Harry, Jan, Wes ~
Claire and I just heard the news of Sam’s passing. And although we did not know Sam well, like everyone, we were aware of the limitless love you share with your boys.
“To love and be loved in return”, is all that really matters to each of us.
Take solace knowing, that the love you shared in life with Sam, is eternal. You will carry his heart in your hearts, always, and Sam will forever carry yours.
We extend our most heartfelt condolences .. please know we are thinking of you.
Claire & Darrell Wells
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Lena Sam was the first person I met in law school. We were both lost and it was a joint effort to find the well camouflaged main building.
I remember Sam’s twinkling eyes and ironic sense of hunomor. We would study together late into the night first year and he was always so focused. He bravely put up with my chatting!
Although I did not get to know Sam well, I knew he was a kind and intelligent person.
My condolences to his friends and family.
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Gerard (Gerry) Young Harry, it was with incredible sadness that I read Sam’s obituary at the Y the other day. I can only imagine what you and your family must be going through.
To you and your family, my deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences.
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Fran and Ray Lucas So sorry to hear about the loss of your son .
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Glen and Jannette told us and we were shocked .He will be missed.
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Fran and Ray Lucas May the memory of Sam live in your hearts forever
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Glen and Jannette Lucas Jan, Harry, and Wesley,
Find solace in everyone’s love of Sam, and in the beautiful memories that Sam left with you. We cannot find adequate words to express our sadness, just tears.
Glen and Jannette
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Robin and Marisa Adair Harry, Jan and Wes, we were so terribly shocked and saddened to hear of Sam’s passing. We of course remember little Sammy racing around the CHEK TV newsroom as a young lad when visiting his Dad at work. We were very pleased to see him grow up to become such a fine young man. Again our deepest condolences.
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j h jondahl Words cannot express our sorrow. Writing Sam’s obituary was an act of courage.
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John Marcolin Harry, Jan and Wes. I’m so very sorry to hear of Sam’s passing. My deepest condolences. Take solace in and love each other at this terrible time.
Joni
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Rob Germain Harry, on behalf of your former colleagues at CHEK, please accept our deepest condolences. We are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
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Ed Bain To Harry and family
I just can’t tell you how sad I was to get this news today. I can’t imagine how difficult things are for you right now. Although I never met Sam after reading all these messages I’m getting a good idea of what a well loved and high quality young guy he was.
my deepest sympathy,
Ed Bain
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Barry Cassoon Dear Harry, Jan and Wes
So very sad to hear of your Son’s passing Harry. I wish you God’s comfort in
this tough time that you are all facing. My heart and prayers are with you and the family.
May your Son rest in peace.
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Colin James Dear Harry, Jan, and Wes,
Words cannot describe my shock and sadness upon hearing this news. I offer you my sincerest condolences during this difficult time. Sam, you changed my childhood for the better. Your were a remarkable man, marked with achievements and a real zest for life. So many people looked to you as an inspiration. You will be sorely missed.
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Will Stewart Jan, Harry and Wes — I am so terribly sorry for your loss.
I remember the from those early days at Monterey through to adulthood that Sam was a very special person. His natural intelligence was enviable, his kindness to those around him admirable, and his enjoyment and positive attitude was absolutely infectious. These things are not and will not be forgotten, Sam has simply had such a positive impact on so many people.
My thoughts are with you and everyone at this very tough time.
Will Stewart
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Nola Jackson Dear Jan, Harry & Wes
Our sincere condolences, we are so very sad for your loss. Our children shared growing up together at Monterey School and Fireman’s Park, we remember Sam throughout those years. Our hearts break for all of you.
With heartfelt sympathy
Nola & Andrew Jackson and family
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Robert & Marie Mile We wanted to share our condolences with Sam’s family. It is never easy to have to say goodbye to a loved one. The pain of loss can be unbearable. Our Creator promises us that one day this pain will be just a memory. That beautiful promise can be found at Revelation 21:3,4. Our pain and suffering will be a thing of the past, and we can cry tears of joy as we welcome back the ones that we love so much. We hope you find comfort in those promises.
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Patty Pitts Dear Harry, Jan and Wes,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Sam’s death. I remember him as such a cute little guy and reading the comments here I see that he turned into an extraordinary man. I am so, so sorry for your loss and can’t imagine how tough this is to bear. I truly hope you can find some comfort in the love and support being offered to you right now.
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Margaret and John Paul Although we hadn’t seen Sam for many years, John and I remember him so vividly as a happy, kind-hearted, beautiful boy with a zest for life. He played baseball with our son Edward and was part of our circle of neighbours, people who are there and form a community. I lamented Sam’s loss to Edward and he responded by saying that in remembering Sam, he would cherish all his friends more. Please accept our sincere condolences.
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Veronica Cooper Dear Harry, Jan and Wes,
My heart breaks for the three of you. What a tragic loss of such a wonderful young man. Thinking of you all so much. Vee
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Dianne Sawyer Harry, Jan and Wes we just heard last night and wanted to say how very sorry we are for your loss. Reading these comments, it’s easy to see what an amazing young man you had and how much he was loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Di & Russell Sawyer
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Don Machan Jan and Harry….I am in a state of disbelief as I write this. I am so sorry for your loss, and can’t begin to imagine what you are going through. Deepest heartfelt condolences from Laura and I…
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Cam McCrodan It started with the caring, curious and kind kid I met at Monterey, to the intelligent ambitious young man I often saw at Uvic. Sam was always completely present, and his genuine care for others was always noticeable. His warmth, laughter and kind soul will be missed.
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Nikita Allison Dear Harry, Jan, and Wes:
The news of Sam’s passing truly broke my heart. He was such an incredible person his entire life. From when he was a little kid starting in kindergarten to the to the last time we raised a glass together, I don’t have a single memory of him without that warm cheeky smile on his face and the pure kindness in his heart. Sam’s radiant personality will forever shine on in the memories of all of us lucky to have known him and call him our friend. Sam, if you’re not too busy on the other side, please come haunt me sometime. I’ll miss your spirit and humour, my friend.
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Brad Cownden My sincerest condolences to Sam’s family. I played baseball and went to high school with him, and knew him to be a man of great character and ability. May he rest in peace.
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Gillian Calder I had the privilege of teaching Sam Constitutional Law during his time at UVicLaw. I was in awe of the twinkle in his eye and his brilliant mind. To his friends, classmates and family, sending love at the loss of such an extraordinary young man. Gillian Calder
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Rick Wiertz I was so sad to read this. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Thinking of you often.
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Carol and Doug Campell Dear Jan, Harry and Wes
We just heard about your great loss late last night from Colin. We are so deeply saddened. Sam was Colin’s very best friend and such an inspiration to him, they had so much fun together and shared so deeply all those years of sleepovers, video games, baseball, tubeing at the lake and birthday parties. They were always laughing and having fun right to adulthood. Sam was always so good natured, with his beautiful smile and unforgettable eyes, we all loved having him over to stay.. We are feeling devastated by his loss and are holding him tenderly in our hearts. We send you our love and prayers.
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Marylou Starkey I remember Sam’s first visit on his own to the Back Alley Deli to purchase a Bran muffin for his dad who was waiting in the car. He was so so proud of himself. He was about 5 or 6 at the time. That memory has always stuck with me years after the event. I am so sad to hear of his passing. Marylou Starkey.
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Nicholas Jensen To Jan, Harry and Wes,
Words cannot describe how heartbroken we are. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with Sam. Sam will never be gone in our hearts.“Unable are the loved to die…
For love is immortality.”
– Emily DickinsonTo Sam,
I will miss you forever. You were one of my first and best friends. The bonds we forged in childhood were strong enough to last a lifetime. I have so many happy memories with you that I will cherish forever. You were such a charismatic and energetic person. I always looked up to you and felt lucky that you were my friend. Wherever you are now, I hope you find rest and that we will meet again one day. Love Nick
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Colin Campbell Sam, Sam I love you, I find it beyond difficult to type these words. I’m not sure they are needed, I’m not sure this is real, I know that our 25+ years of friendship was the realist thing I have ever been involved with. I have known nothing but your friendship my entire life.
I have felt nothing but strength, wisdom, and love from you our entire lives. Stories, there are too many, way too many. I’m crying uncontrollably, I can’t stop, I have never felt this way, I have been crushed, beyond crushed, I so figured, but I would talk to you and you would empathize so brilliantly with me. Things would carry on, new opportunities would arise, as you said so sensibly.
I would look to you for wisdom, the comforting and knowing words that only you could produce. You have always been the smartest and most understanding person I have ever met.
I shared my deepest and darkest secrets with you, and you me, our humour being at the heart of it all.
I have never felt prouder than when you have given me compliments, I have never held anyone’s word in such esteem. I have never felt as energized as when we would hang out, your honesty and integrity was so real it was impossible to miss.
Everyone who was lucky enough to have met you knows the feeling. The sense of your presence, it was like nothing else, completely visceral, I could feel you from three rooms away, your laugh, your voice, it was exhilarating.
Sam, I am so sorry, I am at a total loss, I love you so much.
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Loesha Donaldson Harry and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son.
My heartfelt condolences.
Loesha Donaldson
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Jayne James So sad to hear of the passing of Sam .. our hearts go out to your family .. I remember Sam as a fun, outgoing, lovely boy.. Jayne, Kelly and Colin James.
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Phyllis manchester-Duval To Jan and Harry: So sorry to know about the death of Sam. Treasure all the precious memories.
Thoughts and prayers to you and the family at this difficult time.
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Nils, Jean, Nicholas and Stewart Jensen Dear Jan, Harry and Wes,
We are so deeply saddened to learn this terrible news. Sam will always have a special place in our hearts as we remember the fun times we shared with him at the baseball park, on a ski trip to Mount Washington and on a summer holiday on Savary Island, to name a few. He was a good friend to Nicholas and a great guy to have at our home. We send you our love at this most difficult of times. Nils, Jean, Nicholas and Stewart
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The Schultz’s Jan, Harry & Family, words cannot express our sadness for your loss of Sam. Sending you our heartfelt sympathies. Larry, Deb & Jonathon Schultz
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Mark Stefanson Harry, Jan and Wes:
We are so sorry to hear of Sam’s passing and extend our deepest sympathies to your family in this time of loss. May the memory of Sam live in your hearts forever. Please take care.
Mark and Shirley Stefanson
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Zachary Young An incredible guy who made a lasting impression on everyone he met. Through little league ball, Sam was one of the first people I met when we moved to Victoria. He was one of those people who could make anything look easy, all while smiling and joking. Sam, you will be missed.
Harold
It’s been over half a century since we spoke although I was saddened to say the least to read about you and your families loss. Those who knew him left some incredibly moving tributes. My sincerest condolences.