Samuel Ruel McCrea

1959 - 2016

BORN

1959

DIED

2016

Samuel McCrea Obituary

SAMUEL RUEL McCREA Sam passed away of heart disease on November 7, 2016 in Burien, Washington. Sam was born August 27, 1959 in Eureka, CA at the Old General Hospital. Sam was a big man with an even bigger heart. Some called him a Big Teddy Bear others the Gentle Giant. Whatever he was called it was always with respect. Sam grew up in Blue Lake attending Blue Lake Elementary School, then on to Arcata High School where he played basketball. Most of Sam's working years were spent driving truck. Some of those companies are Alto Bros., Foster Bros., Dairy Gold, and Country Classic. Then he started working in the office at Dairy Gold and Estenson Logistics. Sam is survived by the love of his life Jenny who he always had such faith in. He is also survived by his four children: Patrick (Steph) of Washington, Chayse (Katie) of Montana, Samantha (Kevin) of Oregon, and C.J. of Oregon. He leaves his sister Mary (Rick) of Nevada, sister Tammie of Alaska, and brother Robert (Holly) of Nevada; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sam was well thought of by his mother and father-in-law Bonnie and Tom Learmouth. Sam was preceded in death by his parents Loretta and Robert McCrea of Blue Lake, and his grandparents Gladys Glatti and Sam McCrea both of Hoopa. Condolences can be sent to Jennifer McCrea, 425 S. 156th Street, Burien WA 98148. A memorial will be planned this coming summer and a notice will be posted in the newspaper at that time with more information. Please sign the guestbook at www.times-standard.com

Published by Times-Standard on Dec. 4, 2016.
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Jennifer McCrea

April 14, 2017

It's getting closer to that day. It will never be our final goodbye. I love you.

Jennifer McCrea

April 14, 2017

Jennifer McCrea

February 21, 2017

U are with me everyday. My love always. Jenny

Jennifer McCrea

February 21, 2017

Robert & Family -

We just heard about Sam & are extremely saddened by his passing. Please know that our thoughts are with you during this long and difficult period.

Billy & Cheryl Stonebarger

January 10, 2017

My HONEY I miss you. Again N again and again. Day by day. Even A new year could not make this A New Year. I don't know where I can go to talk to you. All I know is I haven't let you down. I MISS YOU every time I breath. FOREVER, Jenny

Jennifer McCrea

January 5, 2017

I miss you so much dad. You were one of the best people i have ever know. Im so proud to be your son. I love you dad

Chayse McCrea

December 30, 2016

I miss you everyday.

Jennifer McCrea

December 26, 2016

RIP Sam. You will be missed by so many that knew you. Jenny, may God goodbyes arms around you during this hard time. It is never easy to say goodbye to the ones we love and that hold that special place in our heart. Remember my friend, i am always here if u need me❤

Janice Mattson-Landreth

December 17, 2016

I send condolences to Sam's family. I was at school with the McCrea's and ran around Blue Lake with my Step Aunts. Spent lots of time at the skating rink, play grounds and then at the sports games in High School. You know when people are always there and they are part of a group you remember, that was how it was back then. E & O bowl, and all the stuff kids do in a small town and then in high school comes the separation of grades but you still know people. It was a fun time and the people leave lasting marks on your soul.
Rest In Peace Sam. I will keep your siblings in my thoughts and Prayers.
To Jenny, I am very sorry for the loss of your other half of you, your soul, your life. May you find the strength to persevere for your children and yourself. Celebrate your life and love of Sam and know he is the type of person that will always be remembered.
Blessings,

Marie Haney

December 15, 2016

I remember you with little children, yours and your nieces and nephews crawling all over you on Sunday afternoons in blue lake. I remember your easy smile and kind words for my aweful cooking. You would even ask for seconds. I remember how sleepy you looked, when you came to the door, years ago, But you would pick McKenzie up and spin her around and around. I remember you beside Robert in the church as I walked towards him so many years ago. You were very kind to me. I will miss you. Rest In Peace, Sam,

Holly McCrea

December 14, 2016

Sam
I will always remember you as a loving and caring husband to my daughter Jenny. I had great respect and love for you...

December 14, 2016

You will truly missed, you were a caring and wonderful peon prayers to your wife and family

Rachael Day

December 14, 2016

So very sorry to read of Sam's death. Sam was my second cousin, his mother Loretta was my cousin. Hadn't known that his father passed away as well and was wondering about his uncle Frank. Sam will be missed by all who knew and loved him, he was a great guy. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Reckord Ames

December 6, 2016

McCrea family
I'm so sorry for your loss of Sam,he was such a wonderful person.prayer with you

Pam Lochner

December 5, 2016

My honey, I miss you so very much. You made my life so much better. In just the few short years we had back together. Just knowing you was a blessing and being ur wife made me a better person. You were and always will be the love of my life. Until we meet again. FOREVER YOURS, Jennifer McCrea

Jennifer McCrea

December 4, 2016

Sam, you will be truly missed by
everyone's whose life you touched.
You were a warm and loving person
with whom I was honored to have
you for my barely older brother
I love you and we will greatly miss
you.

Rich and Mary Underwood

December 4, 2016

Robert. So sorry to hear about your brother.
Dane Strong.

December 4, 2016

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