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Samuel Aaron "Sam" Monteith

1971 - 2006

BORN

1971

DIED

2006

Samuel Monteith Obituary

Samuel "Sam" Aaron Monteith, 34, died suddenly Friday, Feb. 3, 2006.

Funeral: 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel. Burial: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

"Sam" was a wonderful, devoted, loving husband, father, son, grandson, brother, uncle and friend. He was a Little League baseball coach. Sam was most recently an employee of Verizon.

He joined the United States Navy, serving his country from 1990 to 1994 as a ballistics missile technician.

He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in telecommunications management while he was employed full time. Sam was an avid "Star Wars" enthusiast, an outdoorsman and, most importantly, a true family man.

Survivors: Wife, Kelly Monteith; children, Alexandria and Matthew Monteith; parents, Richard and Frances Monteith; stepmother, Susan Monteith; mother and father-in-law, Ann and James Matthews; sister, Carrie Miller and husband, Dwayne; brothers, Glenn Alan Monteith and wife, Tina, Mark Kaericher and wife, Tammy; stepsister, Leslie Evans and husband, Ricky; grandmother, Dolores Kaericher; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 6, 2006.

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Eric Matthews

January 21, 2022

We love you

February 4, 2007

I can't believe yesterday marked a year that has gone by since you left us. You are in our hearts and when we look into the sky at the stars, I know you are there also.
May God be with Kelly and the kids, her parents and brother, your Mom, Dad, brothers and sisters at this time and always.
We miss you!!

Terri Crawford

February 1, 2007

Kelly,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time as you reflect and remember. Keep the good memories in your heart and let the Lord put His loving arms around you for the comfort and strength you need.

In Christ,
Ted and Terri Crawford

Leslie Evans

July 3, 2006

There is still such an empty feeling where Sam is concerned. His birthday passed and it didn't feel right. He is still being missed just as much as ever!

Michael Latson

February 14, 2006

I played soccer with his brother Mark.I was good friends with Sam,though.I know Carrie,too and thier parents are friends of my parents-Beverly Ahrens/Mom and Ray Ahrens/Stepdad.It is sad to hear this news.I am very sorry I have not kept in touch through the years.I do not know what to say.I am sad to see a childhood friend and a good person go at a young age,leaving a family in grief.I heard the news late and missed the funeral.Sorry.Tell everyone hello,please.

patricia pixie colwell

February 13, 2006

I love you and will see you again.

Rebecca Motter

February 8, 2006

My heart goes out to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you!!!

Beverly Obregon

February 7, 2006

Ally and family,



Sweetie, we are so sorry to hear of your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Love,

Mrs. Beverly, Allison and Erin

(Daisy Scouts)

February 7, 2006

Kelly, my heart broke into a million pieces for you when I heard the news of Sam's untimely death. Words cannot possibly say how sorry I am for you, Ally and Matt. I am praying for you and all of your family.

Love Always

Lori (cousin)

Monica Martinez

February 7, 2006

Kelly,

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you don't remember me but my son Aric played baseball with Matt on the Astros last year. We will miss seeing Sam at the ballpark. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong for Matt.

Wayne Bell

February 7, 2006

I did not know Sam real well. Something that did come through clearly when talking with him though, was his love and dedication to his family. Sam's wife and children will be in my prayers.

Sam & Kathy Dysinger

February 6, 2006

We were sorry to hear about Sam. You and your family our in our prayers.

Ted & Terri Crawford

February 6, 2006

Kelly,



We are so very sorry to hear about Sam. He was a very special person. We know he will be missed by all who knew him. May the Lord give you the strength and courage to face each day with joy in your heart. That joy comes from the beautiful memories that can never be taken from you and that joy will come each time you look at those precious children that are a part of both you and Sam. Our prayers are for your peace and comfort always.

Laura Caswell

February 6, 2006

Kelly and Family,

We are all so truly sorry. Sam will be missed by all that knew him. The whole family is in our thought and prayers. We love you.

Sherry Perry

February 6, 2006

What a tragic event. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May the Lord be with you.

Ray Taylor

February 6, 2006

I am sorry to hear about Sam. He was a friend and co-worker. He will be missed. Our prayers are with you and the family.

Kathy Ely

February 6, 2006

Death is so hard to accept, especially when it so sudden. We are praying for all of the family. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of grief. We love you,

Jean Carroll, Kathy and Jonathan Ely

Al and Keesha Bayer

February 6, 2006

Kelly,



We are so very sorry about Sam. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.



Sincerely,

Julie Scott

February 6, 2006

Kelly, Alli, and Matt,



Please know that we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We are close by if you need anything at all. The least expected is sometimes the hardest blow. Sam was a great husband and father. Your family is in our prayers.

Love you, Julie, Ken and Avery

Larry & Georgianna Coffman & family

February 6, 2006

Fran and Richard, our memories of Sam go way back when our kids were teens together at the lodge. You are in our hearts and prayers of our whole family at this time of your grief. May you be strong, grief is short, but his love will live forever in your heart. Try to be strong for each other.

David and Katrina Riggs

February 6, 2006

Our prayers and thoughts are with your whole family.

Gil & Faye Gilmore

February 5, 2006

This was so unexpected. Please accept our prayers and thoughts in your time of grief. Carrie, our prayers are with you. Kelly, even though we don't know you and the children we pray for you. Sam was a person who enjoyed life.

Mike Gilmore's parents

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