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Alan Merle Sampson of Danville, California passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2013 at the age of 74.
Alan was born in San Francisco on September 16, 1939. He was the son of the late Merle Sampson and Catherine (MacKinnon) Sampson. Alan is survived by his loving wife Sylvia, step-children Richard (Cathy), Colin, and Deborah (Peter), grandchildren Brian, Matthew (Joy), Stephen, Anna, Carolyn, and Olivia, great-grandson Elijah, sister, Marilyn Lindquist (Alan), niece Heather Sikita (John), cousins, and many friends.
Alan graduated from Balboa High School in San Francisco and went on to San Francisco State College. He spent several years living in Japan and Hong Kong in the import/export business. In the Bay Area, Alan worked as senior vice president of ABD Insurance & Financial Services, and formerly was president of Insurance Associates of Northern California for 27 years.
Alan thoroughly enjoyed many outdoor sports. In Hong Kong, he was an enthusiastic sailor, spending many memorable weekends sailing with his family. He was an accomplished tennis player and avid golfer, and a member of Blackhawk Country Club, where he also volunteered his time on the board and various committees. He quite enjoyed a competitive game of bocce ball with his friends.
Alan is remembered as a caring and giving person, always quick to reach out to others with a welcoming hand, and was loved by friends and associates throughout his life and career.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Sampson
barry n LASTRA
October 7, 2022
I have very fond memories & regularly think about wonderful times my wife Alison( now aslo passed) & I had w Slyvia & Alan. Stay well!
Mike Mansel
November 4, 2013
What a pleasant and delightful man. As a partner of his at Insurance Associates, many years ago, it is indeed a shocki. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Carolyn Long
October 28, 2013
Dear Sylvia and family - I was Alan's Travelers Marketing Rep for many years until I moved to Ga. about 10 yrs ago and was shocked to hear about Alan's death. He was always one of my favorite agency principals and I loved working with him throughout the many years I did Personal Lines with Insurance Associates. He handled his position with kindness, cooperation and humor! I know he will be sorely missed.
Jack Fritschi
October 21, 2013
Sylvia and Family:
We are totally shocked. Alan was always one of our favorites and every year at the Blue Ribbon we enjoyed catching up on each others lives. We are so truly saddened by his passing.
Love to you.
Jack and Maureen
Cindy/Jerry McMahon
October 20, 2013
Sylvia, Cindy and I were deeply saddened to learn of Alan's unexpected passing. Our thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family. Although our lives diverged for many years, I still hold the fondest memories of the crazy antics of our European odyssey together, with Dave, and our college days; as well as our families' time together in the 1980's when we all lived in Contra Costa County. Who know if the European odyssey introduced us to the possibility of living and working abroad, which had other far-reaching meaning for both our lives. Alan was a special person who we know touched many lives, including ours. He will be remembered and missed by all who knew him. Cindy & Jerry McMahon
Gary Shreve
October 18, 2013
Sylvia, so sorry to hear about Alan's passing. He and I had many great times together golfing and playing dice and doing business. He was one of the good guys! I will miss him dearly.
October 17, 2013
Sylvia...we are so sorry for your loss. We fondly remember Alan from Round Hill tennis days!
XOX, Doug and Marilee Tinker
Tracy Cink
October 16, 2013
I will forever miss my friend, colleague and mentor. I worked with Alan at Insurance Associates for several years and will always remember his smile, great sense of humor and patience. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pamela Jackson Dean
October 15, 2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Sampson back in the 80's and again a few years ago. It was a lot of fun and I learned alot from him.
April Stark
October 14, 2013
I adored Alan and am sorry I lost touch with him over the years. My deepest sympathy to the family for their loss.
Sheila Moore
October 14, 2013
Sylvia, Alan and I spoke from time to time since I left the Association, and he was always in good humor and spoke of you and his family lovingly. He will be missed.
Ron Holz
October 14, 2013
To the Sampson family - While I only met Alan one time, I want you to know that the quality of my life was substantially improved as a result. Alan encouraged me to obtain a hip replacement. I had been hobbling around on a cane for almost 2 years unable to play tennis (my favorite passtime). As a result of his encouragement, I underwent a hip replacement and am now enjoying tennis once again...Thank You Alan. I look forward to meeting you again in the future. In the meantime, please know that my prayers are with the Sampson family during this time of loss.
October 13, 2013
Hi Sylvia-
As a result of meeting you and Alan over 25 years ago as one of my father's (Barry Lastra) friends I was deeply influenced by his generous, down to earth and caring spirit.
Love, Dave
October 12, 2013
Dear Sylvia and Family,
We are aghast at your loss . For us one of the finest individuals we have known. His memory lives on and he will ne missed terribly.
We will contribute to the ACS in his memory. If there is anything we can do to help, we hope you will call on us.
Love to you, Alison and Barry
Raymond Davis
October 12, 2013
May our Thoughts and Prayers be with Sylvia and family in your time of loss. I am so happy to be one of many to share Alan kindness and thoughtfulness over the years I came to know him. God Bless.
American Heart Association
October 11, 2013
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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