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Sam Silvas

1933 - 2021

Sam Silvas obituary, 1933-2021, Lincoln, CA

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

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Lincoln Funeral Home

406 H Street

Lincoln, California

Sam Silvas Obituary

Sam Silvas
April 22, 1933 - January 25, 2021
Lincoln, California - Sam Silvas, lifetime resident of Lincoln, CA, Korean War veteran, longtime supervisor at Gladding McBean, former fire chief and avid outdoorsman, has passed away. He was 87. He is survived by his wife of almost 62 year, Adell Silvas (Sorensen), daughter Tracy Silvas, son Sam Silvas, Jr. (Tamra Horton), granddaughters Elizabeth Murphy, Hadley Silvas, and great granddaughters Brittny McClusky and Tessa Silvas. A celebration of life will be conducted at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 31, 2021.

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