Joseph Jeffrey “Jeff” Sample passed away in the Weyburn General Hospital on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the age of 73 years. Jeff was born in Pangman, SK on August 30, 1941 to Robert and Frances Sample.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Travis) Vellacott; his grandchildren, Baptiste, Tahnika and Shania; his sister, Elsie (Martin) Perkins; his cousin, Barry (Isobel) Sample; and his extended family. Jeff was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Sarah Sample; his wife, Maureen Sample; and his brother, Rocky Sample.
Jeff began his 50 year career as a geologist in 1963 after attending the University of Saskatchewan. He began his work in Canada and eventually would work in almost every province. His career took him to England and seven counties in Ireland where he met and married his wife Maureen. His career also took him into the USA, where he worked in Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri and internationally to Chile and Morocco. During his retirement years he enjoyed attending his rock & gem club, travelling, visiting with his grandchildren and caring for the foxes and birds that would frequent his yard.
The family of Jeff, wish to thank the nurses at the Weyburn General Hospital for the care and attention they gave to him as well as his many friends and community in the Pangman Area.
At the request of Jeff there will be no public funeral service. A Private Family Interment will take place on Friday, February 20, 2015 at Pangman Cemetery.
Donations in memory of Jeff may be made to your community’s local animal shelter.
Condolences may be left at:
Arrangements entrusted to
Fletcher Funeral Chapel
Weyburn, Saskatchewan
306-842-5432
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