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Martha Samuelson Obituary
Des Moines
Martha Samuelson, 98, passed away peacefully at Wesley Acres Community on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Martha will be missed by those who surrounded her with love like family, which includes the fine staff at Wesley Acres Health Center, 2nd Floor. Our gratitude is unending for their years of love and care.
Martha is remembered as the pianist of the Samuelson Trio, one of the longest running acts playing at The Des Moines Club. The Samuelson Trio, with her husband Sam, (who died Nov. 3, 2002) on drums, Martha on piano and Bob Schiller on bass, played Saturday nights and on special occasions at the club from January 1971 to May 1995.
Martha worked at Drake University in the accounting office from 1962 to 1982.
Martha's son Gary Samuelson, Orlando, FL, also an accomplished musician, predeceased her on November 21, 2008. He had two children, Morgan and Mitchell. A music scholarship has been established in memory of Gary who was a Drake University graduate. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Gary Samuelson Scholarship, Drake University Alumni & Development, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311.
A private service will be planned for a later date. Condolences may be expressed and a detailed life story of Martha may be found at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.
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Sue
January 22, 2014
Dearest Martha,
How Blessed that your family is together again and forever. Thank you for sharing your son with me.
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Mary Dunlop
January 20, 2014
Martha dear,
Now you, Sam and Gary are all making wonderful music in heaven. You will live forever in our hearts.
Love, Mary and Rich
Carolyn Danielson
January 18, 2014
Martha, I imagine you in heaven back at the piano, playing with Sam on the drums, a big smile on your face. How happy you must be, dear one. xoxoxo
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