Bozeman, Montana
1940 - 2009
I'm dead of lung cancer at age 69, after 34 years of not smoking, anything. It's one of life's little editorial comments. What an eye-opener life turned out to be! Born to H. Gould Curtis and Alice Turner Curtis in Connecticut in 1940, I was a shy, unsure kid who finally ran away from dancing...
Read MoreLinda and Family, I am so so sorry about the loss of the wonderful Sam. Our thoughts are with you all. When you feel up to it, I am here for you. Love,
Tom, Sarah, Sam and Shauna Riddle
Sarah Riddle
January 12, 2010 | Bozeman, MT
Dear Curtis Family,
Our condolences for the loss of Sam/Dad. Our encounters with him were brief, but I warmly remember Thanksgiving 2007 when he and Linda welcomed us into your home and family, and Linda taught me how to make the turkey gravy. May you be blessed with rich memories of the joy you shared with Sam, as he continues on in your souls.
Love,
Christine Kasper & Andrew Bond,
friends of Patrick
January 05, 2010 | Missoula, MT
Dear Linda and family,
Sam's gift of this wonderful, inspiring letter draws us all in to share a glimpse of his beautiful soul and a life lived with courage and integrity.
I did not know Sam well but it was clear from talking with him that anyone would be so lucky to have him as a friend and family member. The world was truly a better place with him in it.
Shelley Nilsson
December 23, 2009 | Bozeman, MT
Oh Sam, we will miss you.
Jerry and Marge
December 23, 2009
Sam and I both taught at CRMS, but at different times. We met through Linda, my daughter Sally's voice teacher. On my first visit to their place, right on Cottonwood Creek, seeing what a beautiful log cabin and home they had built , to say nothing of the bridge, was all exceptional workmanship; what a beautiful place to live! It revealed to me one of his many talents and his vision for a good life. He made it happen. Wes Horner
Wes Horner
December 21, 2009 | Santa Fe, NM
I feel so fortunate to have known Sam (and am so sad he is gone). What a wise and warm man. I aspire to live my own life with such grace and good cheer.
Tom Dickson
December 20, 2009 | Helena, MT
A great obituary by and about a wonderful man--I enjoyed knowing him and feel lucky that our paths crossed. A life well lived.
Love,
Sally O'Neill
Sally O'Neill
December 19, 2009 | Bozeman, MT
It was such a privilege, having a chance to know Sam Curtis. His even-keeled professionalism as an author, his love of his family and friends, and most of all his kindness, his gentleness of spirit...Sam provided a role model. Here's how you should aspire to live your life.
Allen Jones
December 19, 2009 | Bozeman, MT
Sam Curtis had an easy elegance, folding us into his universe of harmony and warmth.
Sam was the handsomest man in the valley; none of us can find who’s in second place.
Lynda and Michael
December 18, 2009
