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Amy Samuelson Obituary

Amy Samuelson was born November 20, 1976 in Topeka, Kansas to Larry and Carol Schafer Samuelson. She passed away at her home in Colorado Springs, Colorado on September 6, 2005. She grew up in Topeka, attending North Fairview Elementary, Logan Junior High, and Seaman High School. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1995 where she was on the yearbook and newspaper staff, and was a member of the National Honorary Society. She attended Kansas University and had been attending Pikes Peak Community College where she was working towards an associate degree as a dental assistant. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Topeka, and at MCI and Wills Sports Bar in Colorado Springs. She is survived by her parents in Topeka, her son Kaden Ross, who was the love of her life and her sister Emily in Topeka. Other survivors include a brother Mike Samuelson in Carthage Missouri, sister Brook Samuelson of Topeka and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by paternal grandparents Homer and Lillie Samuelson of Olsburg, and maternal grandparents Truman and Imogene Schafer of Perry. She will be greatly missed by her two closest friends, Jolene Albright of Kansas City, and Tenley Wallace of Colorado Springs. She was cremated, and memorial services were held in Colorado Springs on September 11. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday September 17th in Topeka at the Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel. The family will visit with friends before and after the service. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice or to the Amy Samuelson Memorial fund to be used for Kaden, in care of the funeral home or Super Chief Credit Union in Topeka. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Amy Samuelsom

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal from Sep. 11 to Sep. 15, 2005.

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Vanessa Munoz

January 3, 2006

I will never forget so when you look at this don't think she will be forgotten. I have and always will wonder what and how she is doing. I loved Amy she was very unique. Thank you for bringing someone in this world who was so special.

Vanessa Munoz

November 8, 2005

SAM, BILL, EM, AND KADEN

I JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I THINK ABOUT YOU EVERYDAY. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT WORK SOON SAM. IF YOU NEED ANYTHING I'M HERE.

Emily Samuelson

October 8, 2005

Me-Me,

I will love you forever. You will always be my smart big sister with red hair and blue eyes.

We will never let Kaden forget about how much his mommy loved him.

Megan Howard

October 2, 2005

Amy,

You are going to be missed so much. I did not get a chance to tell you good-bye before you moved. I wish I would have. Your son Kaden will live on knowing that his mother was a friend to everybody. I have 2 kids of my own and could not imagine having to leave them behind.

Kena Fleming

September 21, 2005

Emily and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss and I am thinking of you.

Maria Ellsperman

September 21, 2005

I last spoke to Amy in May when she called me. I was a friend of hers here in Topeka. She will be missed. My prayers go with all....



Maria Ellsperman

Gavin Hyde

September 20, 2005

May the peace that eludes us in this life be yours... You are not forgotten.

Tracy (Salyer) Reynolds

September 19, 2005

Emily and family - So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shalia Satter

September 19, 2005

Emily & Family,

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for strength for you all during this hard time. Know that you are being thought of and angels will help you through this.

Holly Taylor

September 19, 2005

Bill, Carol,& Emily,

I send my prayers to you, and Amy will be so greatly missed by everyone, and I wish you all well. Please don't hesitate to ask for anything.

Karen Schiffelbein

September 17, 2005

Samuelson family,

I am so sad to read of the passing of Amy. I have a daughter that was born on the same day and if my memory is correct we were roomates at the hospital. May God get you through this time of sorrow. Bless you all!

Vicki Schmidt

September 17, 2005

Sam,

I am so very sorry to read this sad news. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.



Love,



Vicki Schmidt

Sherri & Jim Albright

September 16, 2005

I have known Amy for a long time, she and my daughter were best friends. I am shocked and very saddened by her untimely death. We

will miss her so very much. If there is anything, at anytime we can do for the family or her son, do not hesitate to ask.

Sarah Hefner-Palubinski

September 15, 2005

Family & Friends of Amy:



I am so very sorry for the loss and pain you are feeling at this time. I hope and pray that God will give you peace and comfort through this sad time. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Becky Gutierrez

September 15, 2005

I was able to meet Amy while working with her at BCBSKS. Her and I sat beside each other while in Premier Blue CSC. Amy was a very happy person. You have my sympathy.

Erin Prior

September 15, 2005

My sympathy to the family of Amy. She was always a pleasure to work with(at MCI)and was always smiling. I only wish the best for her son and other family members.

Bernard Smith

September 15, 2005

It saddened me to hear that such a great person is no longer with us. It seems like yesterday that i was on your team at MCI. You will be missed by many. May your son reflect the subtle and sweet person that you were to us.

Sondra Murray

September 15, 2005

Carol,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. The loss of a child is such a tragedy. You all will be in my prayers.

Sondra Murray

Jack and Wanda Riggles

September 15, 2005

Larry, Carol and Emily,

You are in our thoughts and prayers. Amy was a wonderful girl who spent many hours with Jackie and us. We always enjoyed her company. I know that Kaden will be a very special young man just like his mother was a special woman. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.



Jack and Wanda Riggles

cindy negrete

September 15, 2005

Brook

I know it has been a while since we talked but you have my sympathy on the lost of a loved one. You and your family are in my prayers.

Wade, Rachel, & Emma Holthaus

September 15, 2005

Larry, Carol, Emily, and Kaden,

We love you all and are praying for sweet memories of your precious Amy to comfort you. We are deeply saddened at this void in all of your lives.



Wade, Rachel, & Emma

Angie Krahe & Family

September 14, 2005

Larry, Carol, Emily & Kaden



You are all in our thoughts and prayers.



Amy was a one in a million girl & will never be forgotten!

Stephanie Brewer

September 14, 2005

Carol and Larry. I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet daughter. I cannot even imagine the pain you must be going through. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.



God bless, Stephanie (The Hair House)

Stacy & Al Imel

September 14, 2005

Tenley had spoken so fondly of Amy on so many occasions, and we finally had the pleasure of meeting her at Tenley's graduation 2 years ago. We are so sad that she was taken away so young. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. (Tenley's mom and step-dad,)

Kate Scarbrough

September 14, 2005

Emily and family,

I am so shocked and saddened to learn of Amy's tragic death. Please know that you are very much in my thoughts at this time.



Sincerely,

Kate Scarbrough,

Seaman High School

Libby Gifford

September 14, 2005

Larry, Carol, Emily and Kaden: We are so sorry for your loss. You have been in our thoughts and prayers greatly this past week. Brady and Libby

Charlene Shropshire

September 14, 2005

Larry, Carol & Emily:



I am so very sorry about your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.



I never knew Amy personally, but I have watched her grow up through pictures that my best friend, Mylene, would share with me.



I hope Kaden will turn out to be as wonderful a human being as his mother was.



Take care.



Charlene, John, Cortnee & Kira Shropshire

Jolene Albright

September 13, 2005

I love you Amy, your best friend forever...Jolene

Angela Tackett (Allen)

September 13, 2005

Emily, I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Diane Johnson

September 13, 2005

Amy, I sure do remember first coming to your team at MCI. How hard headed I was, but you made me realize that there was more to life then being me. When you and I were pregnant with our sons at the same time we used to guess how much weight the both of us had gained when to returned from a doctors appointment. You were a true friend to me. I will miss you dearly. I loved you like a sister. My your son grow up to be like you. A kind and loving person. I will never forget you.

Scott Sperry

September 13, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go out to a wonderful person who will truely be missed.

Larry Beam

September 13, 2005

Larry, Carol and Emily:

Our hearts go out to you at this time of great sorrow. Bev and I cannot imagine the loss of a child. I can still see Amy in the hallways of North Fairview Elementary with a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelly Neiman

September 13, 2005

To a beautiful person. I always looked forward to having you in my class. Humour and sweetness all rolled into one. You've touched so many!



My thoughts and prayers to your family,

Mrs. N

Angie Krahe & Family

September 12, 2005

Kaden...You have a very special mommy! We all look forward to sharing the fond memories we have of her when you get older!!!



Larry, Carol & Emily...You are in our prayers.

Ke Dillard

September 12, 2005

Amy will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family

Angie Krahe & Family

September 12, 2005

Larry, Carol & Emily

(friends & extended family)



You are all in our thoughts & prayers.



May God give you the strength you need to conquer each day!



"Life is walking a dream. Death is going home."

Author Unknown

LEE THURMAN

September 12, 2005

AMY U WERE A GOOD FRIEND AND U WILL BE MISSED BY ALL..MY PRAYERS GO TO YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR SON..

Marc and Paige Alonzo

September 12, 2005

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.

deb rees

September 12, 2005

Sam, Our hearts are with you, we all are hurting with you and your family. please let us know how we can help you, you know we all Love you and are praying for you. Deb

Lela Thomas

September 12, 2005

My heart goes out to Amy's family. You are in my prayers.

Cheri Lowe

September 12, 2005

Amy, I've thought so much about you this last week and you will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Scott & Darlene (Crawford) Allen

September 12, 2005

Larry, Carol & Emily, we are thinking of you during this difficult time. I did not realize Amy was in Colorado Springs. I'm sorry we were out of town this weekend and could not see you at the memorial service.

Angie Mannell (Tipton)

September 12, 2005

Amy-You were a very special friend and I will never forget you or the memories we shared growing up.

Stephanie DeLay (Ortega)

September 12, 2005

Carol, I am not sure if you remember me or not. Amy worked in my department for a short time here at BCBS. She was soooo much fun to work with and we became really good friends.



I am sorry to hear about your loss, and wish that there was something that could be done to make the pain go away. Stay strong, and you and your family will get thru all of this with the help of prayers from all your family and friends.



God Bless you all.

Curt, Janet, Ty and Marty Gatzemeyer

September 12, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Ronald Dean

September 11, 2005

Larry and Carol, We are saddened to hear of the loss of your daughter, our prayers are with you and your special family . Ron & Stephanie Dean

HANK LONG

September 11, 2005

CAROL AND LARRY. I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE FEELING AND GOING THRU, IT WILL TAKE TIME BUT YOU WILL GET THRU THIS, I WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.

Amy Workman

September 11, 2005

Emily, sorry doesn't even begin to express what I feel for you and your family. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time of loss.

Marji and Al Workman

September 11, 2005

Larry, Carol and Emily. We are so sorry to read about Amy's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cokeleys

September 11, 2005

We are so sorry to hear of your loss, We will keep you all in prayer. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you all out. At this time you are going to need all the help you can get. Do not hesitate to call.



Will & Lynda Cokeley

Jackie Fox (Riggles)

September 11, 2005

Amy - I will never forget the wonderful childhood memories that we had. You are dearly missed.

Sandy Corpening

September 11, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you both. May God bless you all.

Jim and Sandy Corpening

Phoebe Eichinger

September 11, 2005

Amy you were a beautiful person - inside and out. You will be missed by so many who knew you. My heart goes out to your family and son.

Mike & Judy Hurla

September 11, 2005

Carol, Larry and Emily; You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Susan Scofield

September 11, 2005

Carol & family, My heart goes out to you and your family. I am so saddened to hear of Amy's death.

MarciAnna Magda

September 11, 2005

Amy, you are greatly missed. A true friend is hard to find, yet harder to loose.

Nancy and Bill Kell

September 11, 2005

Words cannot begin to express our sympathy and thoughts about the tragic loss of Amy. Know that you have many friends and family to rely on in this time of need. Our prayers are with you at this time. Amy will be very much missed.

Cuprea Lange

September 10, 2005

Amy you will be missed by many. Your friends will always remember you kind and gentle personality. Your legacy will live on in your son.

Petra Gerstle-Goodman

September 10, 2005

Amy, you will forever live on within our hearts and memories. Few people are remembered by their smile and kindness. Our thoughts and prayers are with your son, family and friends.

Marvin Cogdell

September 10, 2005

You will be truly missed

Amber Martin (Monhollon)

September 10, 2005

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss you.

LARRY SCHAFER

September 10, 2005

TO LARRY AND CAROL: MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN YOUR LOSS. ONE CAN ONLY IMANGINE WHAT IT IS LIKE TO LOOSE A CHILD. GALENE AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Jill Kuhlmann

September 10, 2005

Amy, you will be missed greatly by your friends and family at MCI. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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