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Gordon Samel Obituary
A Celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel in Anchorage at 3 p.m.
Gordon was born on November 6, 1961 in Anchorage and graduated from Denver Institute of Technology in 1974. He was employed as an auto mechanic and auto body painter.
He won several awards on painting show cars. His hobbies were fishing and hunting, woodworking, upholstery and helping build race cars.
His family writes: "He was happiest being in the woods. He was a great friend to all."
He is survived by his son, Gordon Samel of Anchorage; daughter, Tessa Samel of Seward; father and step-mom, Gordon and Wanda Samel of Southerland, OR; mother and step-father, Roberta and Kenny Lincoln of Anchorage; brothers, Steve Samel of Wasilla and Donald Samel of Seward; sister, Jennifer Vandelack of Anchorage; nephews, Mark and Ramo Samel, Brandon and Tommy Maxim; niece, Samantha Maxim and 7 great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements were made with Alaskan Heritage Memorial Chapel & Crematory, LLC.
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Memories and Condolences
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E. S.
January 8, 2018
I want to express my sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Samel may the God of all comfort be with you all to give you the strength you need to endure during this time of sorrow .with deepest sympathy
Mimi Aggas
December 8, 2017
I am very sorry for your loss. May God give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time (Phillipians 4:13)
Michelle Malone
March 18, 2014
I sure couldn't ask for such a loveing & careing boyfriend, I sure won't forget the times we had so much to talk about. Welther we were in the car, or in each other's arms. We seemed to start talking after u came home from work "8 and finally looked at the clock 4am. We bolth went wow, it happened often. I do miss that & I fell deaply inlove with u. U rest in peace, & believe me I now u will be right side of me In my heart & when I go moose hunting this year, thanks for the fishing trips & hunting trips we shared togeather last year.I couldn't ask for anyone else, to have shared the last year with .I love u & never forget what we had togeather was so special, I will not brake the promise we had made togeather. I will still go fourth with in the promise! as if u were still here today. I love u Gordon
Ramo Samel
March 17, 2014
R.I.P uncle Gordon I will miss all the hunting and fishing trips. Love ramo
Debbie Samel
March 17, 2014
Rest in peace brother-in-law. Thank you for all the laughs over the years. I will think of you daily and you will be missed and hold a special place in my heart. Love Deb
Penny Bartholomew
March 17, 2014
It was good to know you.
Mary Jane Thunstrom
March 16, 2014
Though he's gone he'll never be forgotten. You will see him every time you see the things he loved, you will smile everytime you enjoy the things he enjoyed. He'll always be in your heart, and he will live on through his children. Good bye Buddy, we'll miss your devilish grin and the devil dancing in your eyes, You will be missed and forever loved.
Morton/Paudling/Brown Families
March 16, 2014
Gordy was such a kind person. He has helped our family is so many ways. His humor and adventure for life will be greatly missed. In this time of sorrow we wish you peace and happiness. God Bless.
leland klementson
March 16, 2014
At this time of great loss our most sincere condolences goes out to the whole Samel family , may you all find peace ,God Bless you all .
lee klementson & family
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