Samuel James Archibald

Samuel James Archibald
Mr. Archibald, of Cornelius, age 84, died Friday, April 7, 2006 at Presbyterian Hospital. He was born December 20, 1921 in Denver, CO to the late Elmer Archibald and Eva O'Connell. A graduate of the University of Colorado School of Journalism and American University, he served in the US Marine Corps and the Army during WWII, including service in the China-India-Burma theater. He received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a political reporter for the Sacramento Bee until 1953 when he moved his family to Washington, DC to work with Rep. John Moss. He later became the staff director of the US House Government Information Subcommittee where he was instrumental in the development of the Freedom of Information Act. Sam later became the Executive Director of the Fair Campaign Practices Committee and in 1975 was thrilled to return to the University of Colorado as Associate Professor in the School of Journalism.
Survivors include son, Geoffrey W. Archibald of Gainesville, GA and daughters N. Jill Archibald of Freehold, NJ and Jann Pahle and husband Dick of Cornelius, NC. Grandchildren are Rebecca, Jack and Stephen Pahle and Jennifer Oberling and husband, Bill of Crested Butte, CO. Great-grandson is Robby Oberling. Also surviving are cousins Lawrence C. Farnan of Arvada, CO and Mrs. John Sear of Ft. Dodge, IA.
Sam moved to North Carolina in 2000 due to declining health. His family wishes to extend their thanks to his family at Rosewood Estates Assisted Living and Presbyterian Harris Hospice Unit. Memorial contributions may be made to University of Colorado School of Journalism and Mass Communications, 478 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0478 or the charity of the donors choice.
Arrangements by Raymers Funeral Home. Private memorial services will be held at a later date in Colorado.