Gouldsboro , Maine
1951 - 2005
Gene E. Sampson
Gouldsboro – Gene E. Sampson, 54, died Thursday, December 15, 2005 at his home in Gouldsboro. He was born December 12, 1951 in Redwood City, California, the son of Robert F. and Patricia C. (Kellogg) Sampson. He grew up in Northern California and attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography and a Minor in History. Gene later received a Master’s Degree in Library Science from Brigham Young. He was a respected reference librarian at the Mansfield Richland County Public Library where he was employed for 17 years. Gene met his wife, Cathie Brooks while attending Brigham Young University and they were married on March 14, 1971. Gene was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has held many positions in the church. When his children were young, he was involved with scouting. Gene was a lover of nature and almost anything to do with the water. He built cedar strip canoes, kayaks, and sailboats. After a cancer diagnosis, Gene decided to live out his dream of retiring to the coast of Maine. He and Cathie have lived in Gouldsboro since May of 2001. In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by three children, Summer Johnson and her husband Kenneth of Rochester, New York, Samuel Sampson of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Wesley Sampson of Shelby, Ohio; five grandchildren, Cameron Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Garrett Johnson, Paige Johnson, and Logan Johnson; a brother, Lee Sampson and his wife Joan of Sheridan, CA; a sister, Roberta Wiest and her husband Harold of Newcastle, CA; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Gene was predeceased by a brother, Chris Sampson. Friends are invited to visit with the family 9-11 A.M. Wednesday, December 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Beechland Road, Ellsworth, with funeral services commencing at 11 A.M., with Branch President Matt Ericson officiating. Interment will be at the Bunker Cemetery, Gouldsboro. Arrangements are by Bragdon-Kelley-Campbell Funeral Home, Ellsworth. A memorial register and directions are available online at Legacy.com.
Dear Cathie,
We learned from Priscilla Walker that Gene had passed away. Our prayers are with you. We think of Gene and you often with warm memories of times in Mansfield. We remember Gene as very kind and spritual, as well as helpful. May God be with you at this time and your testimony be strengthened in the Plan of Salvation. We love you.
Ross and Sandy
Ross and Sandra Mann
January 04, 2006 | River Heights, UT
Gene was my father.... He was the best thing in the world to our family...He was my best friend! I love him so much........I will never miss you, cause you will always be in my heart... God be with you dad... love your son!!!
Sam Sampson
December 25, 2005 | Charlotte, NC
Cathie
We often talk about your family and wonder how you are doing. I am very sorry to hear about Gene's death, and pray that you are all right. He is probably in heaven designing a world with more outdoor activities to enjoy for all of us. I love you dearly,and you are in my prayers, Alice.
Alice Graves
December 25, 2005 | Mansfield, OH
Sorry to hear about Gene, I want to tell you how much you both mean to me.
Stephanie Rhoads
December 24, 2005 | Mansfield, OH
Dearest Cathie,
I will never forget Gene and Summer showing up in the middle of the night to help us unpack our truck the night we arrived in Mansfield, and then you had us all over for Sunday dinner the next day. What good friends you have been to us!
As you pass through this time of grieving, I invite you to ponder the later verses of "How Firm a Foundation." Know that the grief will not end, but that God will teach you how to swim in "deep waters." I love you.
Andrea Clark
December 23, 2005 | Mansfield, OH
Two words immediately come to mind when I think of Gene, helpful and kind. I remember his smile and laugh and his willingness to always give a hand or advice as needed in such a gentle and understanding way that it was received as it was given, with love and concern unfeigned. He will not just be missed but also remembered, and I look forward to the day when we can once again work together, and I can enjoy his presence and smile. It is comforting to know that he is now looking out for the...
Glenn Graves
December 21, 2005 | Mansfield, OH
When I think of Gene, I think of him mostly at the library. He had the nicest smile and was very helpful when asked for help. I remember him in church with his family also. May God Bless You Gene Sampson for the great gift we had of your presence. And God Bless you Cathy for your caring in our Relief Society. (I still remember your tears when too few sisters showed up for Homemaking.. they sure showed up after that!.. because we care about you.) How fortunate you two were to be one in...
Evelyn Stacy
December 20, 2005 | Mansfield, OH
Gene was a great man he was always there when there was a need. I remember when I first met him, he shook my hand and I new I was in the presence of a very spiritual man. We will miss him. Cathy we miss you not being here in Mansfield. Hope to see you soon. We all love you.
Earlene Brokaw
December 20, 2005 | Mansfield, OH
I will always remember the special bond me and Brother Sampson had............
How, during my stay at the hospital in 1997, I was told he was there as often as he could, whether I was conscious or not. I enjoyed his company during that rough time for me. I always looked forward to his visits.
During my youth, he seemed to always be one I could go to for guidance as he was a teacher of mine at church. We did fast offerings for quite some time together, just me and...
Peter Lauritzen
December 20, 2005 | Orlando, FL
