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Samantha Trost Obituary

Samantha Jo Trost VIRGINIA BEACH - Samantha Jo Trost, 20, lost her courageous battle with cancer Jan. 19, 2009, surrounded by her family and friends. After five years she is finally pain free and whole again. She is survived by her parents, Melia and Joseph; her loving sister, Kristen; and her beloved Jordan Anderson. She is also survived by her grandparents, Ann and Hank Trost of Virginia Beach, and Charlotte Davies of Stafford, and her Uncle Carl and his wife Ann Trost of Guam; her aunts, Michelle and her husband Mark Carlson of Culpepper, Megan and her husband Kendall Ferguson of Stafford; numerous cousins, her puppy Stella, the sisters of Epsilon Sigma Alpha, and the student body of ECU. Sam loved life. She loved people. She loved helping people. Those of us lucky enough to know Sam are forever blessed. She had a way of making you love her and those around her by just smiling. Her love of life was shown through her artwork, jewelry, and her willingness to help everyone. Cancer might have taken her life but she had the last laugh. No matter how hard the cancer or the cure attacked her she could still smile through it. Everyday she would smile at strangers and friends alike, and we would forget about her pain for a short moment. So today and every day, share a little bit of Sam with everyone, smile at them and make their day a little better. That is what Sam would do. So be angry, be mad, yell, cry, and then smile. A celebration of Sam's life will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at London Bridge Baptist Church, Potters Road, Virginia Beach. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Emmanuel Lutheran Church c/o Sam's Fund so she can continue helping children and their families who are touched by childhood cancer. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 22, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Samantha Trost

11 Entries

Sandy Effinger

January 25, 2009

Trost Family - I remember Sam from my coaching her on the Odessy of the Mind team in 5th grade in Kings Grant, and from her hanging out with my daughter, Jennifer. (We have since moved to Indiana.) I will continue to pray for your family.

Amy Thorstad

January 25, 2009

Hello to Sam's family,

I have the privilege of knowing you and Sam through St. Baldrick's and my heart was broken when Karen told me of Sam's passing. At last year's event, Melia told me that the cancer was back. I have prayed for Sam and for your family ever since that day. May God be with you as you begin this next stage in your lives. One breath at a time, one foot in front of the other, one day at a time. That is all you can do. I will always have fond memories of Sam. One of my favorite memories is when I watched Sam with her sister and the Swaim sisters dancing during the St. Baldrick's ball a few years back. Tears of joy were streaming down my face as I watched these beautiful young woman dancing and laughing as if they didn't have a care in the world. To anyone watching who did not know their stories, it would have seemed just that way. But for those of us who knew what Sam and Sarah had been through, it was such a beautiful celebration of their lives. I will continue to hold that moment close to my heart and will always remember your sweet girl. You will remain in my prayers. God bless all of you.

Love,
Amy Thorstad
(Taylor's Mom)

Ali Newsome Allred

January 23, 2009

We will miss you Sam

Tom and Fran Bowling

January 23, 2009

Jo and Melina
Our Prayers are with you as we will continue to fight the battle we will miss Sam and her smile
Tom and Fran Bowling ( Danny's parents)

Jennifer stone

January 23, 2009

Joe & Family,

You are in my thoughts & prayers at this most difficult time.

Sheila Hetherington-Smith

January 22, 2009

Melia, you probably don't remember me, I was in the legal studies program with you at TCC and you and I talked quite a bit. I just want you to know how sorry I am to hear about your beautiful daughter. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Vicky Jones

January 22, 2009

Thoughts and prayers are with Sam's family, Omega Pi sisters, and friends.

Tracy Swanson

January 22, 2009

Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Her Epsilon Sigma Alpha family across the country is lifting you all in our prayers.

Pei-Chi Bennett

January 22, 2009

Joe, Melia, Kristen and family:
We are sad to hear the news of Sam's passing. You are in our prayers.

Peggy Lovell

January 22, 2009

You have all courageously fought this battle with Sam. Her battle is now over so may all of you relish the thoughts of her being received into the heavenly realm of glory! She is truly smiling on all of you now. May God's strong arms comfort you until you see her again. Lots of love, Peggy and LaVerne Lovell

Maggie Sykes

January 22, 2009

Keeping you all in my prayers.

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