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Samantha Aarts Obituary

SAMANTHA NICOLE AARTS Died unexpectedly on November 24, 2010. She was born in Parkview Hospital and was raised in Riverside. She attended Harvest Christian Fellowship Pre-School, Taft Elementary, Amelia Earhart Middle School and graduated from Martin Luther King High School, where she held good grades and participated as a cheerleader. She was pursuing further education at Cal State San Bernardino and made the cheer team as well. She enjoyed snowboarding, boating, off-road motorcycle and quad riding, and any outdoor activity she had opportunity to endeavor. Those who knew her will remember her beautiful green eyes, her welcoming smile, and a happy person that wanted to please those around her. She is survived by her father, Bruce A. Aarts; her mother, Mary C. Pope; sisters, Jessica Davidson and Erica Aarts; grandparents, George and Carrie Pope; niece, Indica Davidson; brother-in-law, Travis Davidson; a dear love, Mike Luce; multiple aunts, uncles and many lifelong friends. A Memorial Service will be held at Harvest Christian Fellowship on Thursday, December 2, 2010 at 4:00pm. ThomasMillerMortuary.com Services Entrusted To: FD66-(951) 737-3244

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Published by The Press-Enterprise on Dec. 1, 2010.

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J Perez

September 13, 2011

we'll always remember you sam! <3

Samantha Rainwater

March 14, 2011

If you dont mind me asking, how did she die?

Shelly Hawkins

February 6, 2011

So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl and I was happy to have met her. My deepest sympathy to the entire family.

January 14, 2011

Mary and family, sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. May God make you strong now and make your wonderful memories of Samantha even stronger. God bless.
Sharon Wilson-ND class '82

sammy was an amazing person, from her beautiful, white smile.. to her big green eyes, and amazing heart! she will never be forgotten!

oriana mills

January 6, 2011

~julie

December 19, 2010

you're very missed, even by those who never had a chance to meet you.

December 6, 2010

Mary, I just learned with great sadness about the loss of your beautiful daughter. Craig & I remember your family as tiny young girls at Taft. May God surround you and your family holding you up and giving you strength and comfort in your sorrow and grief.
Joanne & Craig Davis

Yvonne

December 3, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Julia Buckley

December 3, 2010

Listening to Samantha's teachers, sister, mother and father at the memorial service and seeing the 1,000 people in attendance, and everyone singing together "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine...", the blonde bobby pins with the pink ribbons, I know Samantha was smiling on us. My condolences to the Aarts and Pope family and to Samantha's lifelong friends during this sad time. What a wonderful family you are.

December 2, 2010

Sam was an amazing girl that had the ability to light up the room. She will be missed but will live on in laughter and joy because that is what she was all about.

Kevin Fine

December 2, 2010

Mary,
My favorite memory of Sam is watching her walk down the hallway at Taft with her sunny grin and her blonde ponytail bouncing from side to side. I'll keep that memory close. I'm sending you loving thoughts and am praying daily for you, Jessica, Erica and Bruce.

anonnymous

December 2, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Sam, though I had only met her once, seemed like an amazing person..She was beautiful and her smile could knock me off my feet. My heart goes out to the family and close friends.

December 2, 2010

To the family, you have our deepest sympathy I can not imagine anything more heartbreaking then loosing your child. You are and will always be in our prayers. Love never dies nor do our loved ones they live in our thoughts, stories and memories forever.
Blessing we are holding you in our hearts,
Jill & Rell

JoAnne Anderson-Ogilvie

December 2, 2010

Mary,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. I'm sure your faith, your family & your friends will help you thru this difficult time. I know it doesn't help ease your pain but know that God has her in the palm of His hand. You are in my prayers.

Cheryl Danieri-Ratcliffe

December 1, 2010

Our hearts break with your tragic loss. There can be no greater pain than the loss of a child. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, very dear Mary,and we hope you can find comfort in the love of family and friends.
With our love, Cheryl and Barrie

Carol Ishizaka

December 1, 2010

This is to Samantha and her family and close friends. I have only known her for half a year. But during that time I was training her for the attendence office. Samantha is a beautiful and a very funny young women. I know that all you have been touched by her light. We will never forget how wonderfull she was! We all love you. I give my condolences to the family.

Leslie Robbins

December 1, 2010

Samantha you are so truly missed! You brought so much joy, happiness and love into so many peoples lives! I love you and miss you more then you know. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. Love you always beautiful angel!!!!!

Connie Fortner

December 1, 2010

You are in my heart an in my prayers. It as been a blessing to know sweet Samantha and watch her grow into such an amazing young woman....May God comfort you as you grieve.

December 1, 2010

Mary,
I cannot express my sadness for you and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you cousin, Love, Jeanette Pirio

Shannon McCroskey

December 1, 2010

Mary....I would never wish this kind of pain on anyone. Samantha was a beautiful girl and enjoyed life to the fullest. Our daughters are together in heaven and I'm sure that Aly will take good care of Samantha. If you need me at any time day or night let me know.

Val Lanier

December 1, 2010

We are so sorry for your sudden loss, she was a beautiful young woman...you are in our prayers & thoughts as you go through this difficult time...May God be with you!

The Lanier Family
Rob, Val, Cory & Cortney Lanier

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