Sam Karadsheh

I am lifted by the memory of Sam's smiling, twinkling eyes. Sam always treated my friends and I with warmth, kindness and friendship. Rhonda and Nathan, I am terribly sorry for your loss but know that Sam touched many, many lives. He will be missed.

Dear Mrs Karadsheh and Family,
I was so sad to hear of Sam's passing. Sam was such a warm and friendly presence in the restaurant which made the wonderful food taste even better. I applaud your strength and bravery for reopening the restaurant and hope the many friends you have will help to heal the sadness and loss you all must be feeling.

Dear Rhonda and family - We were saddened to hear of Sam's passing. Our sympathy and prayers to you all.

We had lunch last Tuesday (1/8) and talked to you and your parents.

love to you all, Lam and Kay Van Poolen

Rhonda, Nathan, and family
I recently heard of Sam's passing and wanted to express my deepest sympathies. Sam was a very good man and I will miss him greatly. Our family really loved his food and his warm, friendly hospitality. He was always ready to help out someone in need.
Walt, Ana, and Michael - Big Rapids

Dear Rhonda and family,

We are so sad for your loss and grieve the passing of Sam. We will always remember him for his huge smile, warm hugs, and generous spirit. You and your family will be in our prayers and we trust that you will find your comfort in the loving heavenly Father.

Love, the Tinklenberg family

Dear Rhonda and all of Sam's family,

I was so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. He was a gentleman, a wonderful host, and a genuinely warm human being. I shall miss making some origami figures for him, but I will really miss him and his observations on life and his wisdom, and, of course, the unique and amazing way he could prepare some of the best food in the area. My deepest sympathies on the passing of this great man.

Oh Sam,
How I will miss your smile every Christmastime when I come back to Michigan to eat at Sam's Oasis. Every year your greeting meant so much to me, as you always remembered who I was... and you taught me to sprinkle lemon juice on the lentil soup to bring out the flavor. You'd laugh when I ordered "your tea, not the stuff in the little bag"... I can't count the happy times I spent eating in your restaurant, but know that you are very much missed. Thank you for the smiles, food and...

My heart aches for you. I know that i will deeply miss Sam and his warm, welcoming smile. Each time i think about him, i see that shining face. What a legacy to be remembered by such a warm countentance. And what a loss for us all. I am eternally grateful that his smile is burned in my memory. I am forever blessed to have known this loving, gifted man. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Teresa Thome

Rhonda and Nathan, Like everyone else, I am shocked and so awfully sad to hear of Sam's untimely death. My heart flies out to you in your loss.