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1954
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2011
Sam Lee Obituary
Sam Morgan Lee-age 56, of Nampa, died Saturday, April 30, 2011 in a Montana hospital after a brief struggle with cancer, complicated by liver disease.
Per Sam's final wishes, he was cremated immediately following his death and his ashes were spread at an undisclosed location. Sam had also requested that no services be held.
Sam was born Aug. 30, 1954, in Longview , Wash., to Chris Henry Lee Jr., and Ivagene Isola Rider Lee. However, he was raised from infancy in Mountain Pass, Nev., by his grandparents, Chris Henry Sr., and Mary Darlene Lee. They moved to Boise in the early 70s and Sam graduated from Capitol High in 1972. Throughout the years Sam held many jobs, mostly in the construction or painting industry. He even worked as a painter on the pipeline in Alaska. Sam also spent many years in prison, due to his addictions.
He found sobriety in the last few years of his life and died with his beloved Shannon, who helped him find that path, at his side.
At the time of his death, Sam was working at a career he truly loved, driving truck for Golden Eagle Trucking in Sidney, Mont.
Sam also loved to play his guitar and sing for anyone who would listen. Mostly though, he loved to play and sing for "his girl", Shannon.
Sam is survived by the absolute love of his life for 32 years, Shannon Jean Penson. He is also survived by his two "special" daughters; Pamela Duncan of Boise, and Jennifer Lambert of Culbertson, Mont., three grandchildren, Victoria Aksamit, Lily Wilson and Cody Duncan; three brothers, Frank, Doug and Robert Lee, three children, Jacob, Robin and Rebekah Lee; his mother, Iva Neuman, numerous extended family and his "special family" at Golden Eagle Trucking.
In honor of Sam and his favorite day of the year, John Wayne's Birthday, May 26, Shannon will host an open house at their Nampa home from 5 to 8 p.m., that day. There will be a memory box to place a memory of Sam.
For more information, please call (208) 899-5376 and leave your name and call back number.
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Wayne Bradshaw
May 28, 2011
I first met Sam in Mountain Pass way too many years ago. Very sad to hear of Sams passing and deepest sympathy for his family.
randy menges
May 26, 2011
Sam we had our ups and downs but you really helped raise me and teach me how to be a man I always knew you were there for me wish we would of had time to go to that seahawks game I love you sam john waynes birthday will always be a special day I will have as a special rememberance of you love ya
Max McCall
May 22, 2011
I love you Sam. I wish you hadnt gone so soon.Me and Mom are havin a hard time with this boy.
Berk Johnson
May 17, 2011
Was sadden to hear of Sams passing, just heard about it a few days ago. I didn't know Sam but for a short time through his work at golden eagle and my work at landtech. He was a delight to know and he will be missed here a lot. Rest in peace my friend.
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PAM
May 16, 2011
per Cody Duncan " HEY BOY, See you in Heaven"
Cody just thought the world of his Grandpa Sam and we will miss him everyday.
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