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Samantha Dwyer Obituary
Gilbert - Samantha Rochelle Dwyer was born on March 13th, 2001 and died unexpectedly on November 19th , 2020.
Sammie was born in Chandler Arizona to Kimberlee (Cleer) and Michael Dwyer on March 13th 2001. Samantha means "good listener" and Rochelle means "little rock". The second of two children. She loved her family, animals, especially her dogs and rabbits. She would love helping a stray animal! This love she had was shown in her compassion for all around her.
Even at a very early age, she had a tremendous ability to climb, and after she climbed to the top, had no fear of heights!
She had an independent heart from the beginning and stood firm when she needed to. A little rock she was.
Sammie played volleyball at South Valley Jr. High and she played volleyball at Campo Verde High School, in Gilbert, Arizona. At Campo, one of the basketball coaches saw her diving on the floor in volleyball and told her they needed her to play basketball, because they needed that kind of hustle and heart on the team! Campo Verde is where she graduated, in May of 2019.
Sammie had just completed her course work to become a Phlebotomist. She previously worked as a babysitter, and at Door Dash, Integrity Fleet Service and Creamistry, all in Gilbert.
Sammie is survived by her parents Kimberlee Cleer-Dwyer, Mike (Shelley)Dwyer, and her brother Vince Dwyer, Grandparents Patti and Mike Cleer, and little Grandma Ellen Dwyer.
She was preceded in death by her Aunt Penny Chase Newman and her Little Grandpa Richard Dwyer and her Great Grandma Shirley Cleer.
Sammie was a tissue and organ donor, and upon her death helped over 100 different people!
Cremation has already taken place and a memorial celebration is planned in the park by where Sammie lived, 120 W. Windsor Dr, Gilbert, AZ, on what would have been her 20th birthday, March 13th, 2021.
Donations instead of flowers, in Sammie's name, are being accepted at "Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue" Mesa, AZ.
Website: followyourheartanimalrescue.org
Facebook: Follow Your Heart Animal Rescue
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Memories and Condolences
for Samantha Dwyer
Catherine Torstenson
November 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful girl. Heaven gained an angel.
J Carlson
February 17, 2021
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will always remember Sammie as a sweet, kind, excited little girl who was determined to achieve her dreams. What an amazing soul! My deepest and sincere sympathy Dwyer family. She will be forever in our hearts.
Ellie Mulqueen
January 28, 2021
My sweet sammie girl! You truly touched my life in so many ways and I’m so thankful I got to know you for the time I did. I miss seeing your contagious smile and being around you. I love you forever and always.
Brooklyn Maher
January 16, 2021
Sammie, you were the strongest person I have ever known, and I will spend the rest of my life cherishing every memory we shared. I will see you again.
N. Walsh
January 13, 2021
A kind and kindred spirit she was! A focused, determined, yet gentle, respectful and calm child. That is how I remember her.
I pray she is looking down from the heavens above -allowing her spirit to shine and calm you, Dwyer. Letting you know that she will spiritually always be beside you.
Until you meet up again- to hold her.
XOXOX -Nicole Walsh
joyce laffel
January 3, 2021
Pure heart and soul with
love that could fill the world. Gone way too soon. This earth will miss your beauty ,kindness and caring heart. You were deeply loved and will always be..your energy and warmth will never leave this earth
January 2, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Jeffrey Yazwa
January 1, 2021
Beautifully written for a beautiful soul. Stay watch over Kim, Sammie.
Polly Stone
December 30, 2020
Much love to you all!
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