Sam Rust Jr.

Dr Rust was one of my advisors and mentors during my time as an undergraduate and graduate work. My two years working he, Dr Madsen and the other incredible sped pioneers during my undergraduate work in '75-'76 were remarkable...but during my graduate work in '81, Dr Rust was for me, at his best. His Sped and the Law course was truly one of the best courses I have ever participated in. The CHARGE at Ft Warden, the pride of being a Marine, the love of seafood, the red socks on Thursday, the...

I met Sam as a mentor and friend when I joined Morning Rotary. He loved telling stories, sharing from his invisible flask, and hugging. I don't know how many times he told me that I had "two and a half hours to stop that". Sam loves people. He is missed.

I knew him as Dr. Rust CWSC 71-75. I was not aware he was a Former Marine, but in looking back, he wore it.

My best memory of Sam was at a CEC conference in Ellensburg. He and Max Higbee told stories related to their friendship and partnership in attending conferences and in sharing hotel rooms!
Very Funny! He will be well remembered!

Diane and Family, so sorry to hear of Sam's passing. I had no idea. He was such a great guy. Always had the most unique sense of humor. I will miss seeing you at the gym and around town. Thank you for your Marine Corp service time. From one soldier to another, Rest in Peace and give Shelley Brown a big hug for us. Semperfi and HUAH!!!!
Teresa, Brian & Briawna Kavanaugh

The Marines and Corpsmen of the Pierce County Detachment #504 Marine Corps League, Share in Your Loss. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi!

He was instrumental in getting me into a doctoral program. Dr. Steve Nourse

Samuel Philip Rust is my Uncle.
He is my mother's brother.

Memories of my Uncle Sammy go back so far to when I just can't remember. He lived a most colorful life.

One recently found memory from my mother (his sister) is that my Uncle Sam and I were, once, room-mates! Me, as an infant, and he, roomed together, upstairs at 906 Cowgill Street, Bellingham WA in around 1949.

Seems my teeth grinding action was not a pleasant situation for my Uncle Sammy. ...