Stephanie Ann Sampson

Stephanie Sampson Obituary

Stephanie Ann Sampson August 17, 1967 - July 5, 2009 Our dearest Stephanie Ann Sampson, born August 17, 1967, passed away from unforeseen circumstances in her home on July 5, 2009 at the age of 41. Stephanie was born in the little town of Ellsworth, KS and had been a resident of Grand Junction, CO for the past 27 years. Stephanie graduated from R-5 High School, and finished her schooling by graduating from Mesa State College with a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Stephanie worked as a business manager for Cumulus Broadcasting for seven years. Stephanie was known for her loving kindness, and respected for her passionate ability to take care of everyone she came in contact with. Stephanie enjoyed playing pool, dancing with family and friends, making beautiful stained glass artwork, camping, golfing, and most of all spending as much time with her grandchildren as possible. Stephanie is survived by her ex-husband, Woody Sampson; her grandfather, Raymond Kinsman of Payson, AZ; her mother and father-in-law, Diana and Danny Kelley of Grand Junction, CO; her son and daughter-in-law, Shawn and Misty Russell of Fruita, CO; her daughter, Venessa Dorrance and her fiancŽ, Colter Davis of Herriman, UT; her brother, John Russell of Jerome, ID; and his three boys, Broc, Dylan, and Landon; her sister, Tisha Borquez of San Diego, CA; and her grandchildren, Shawn Russell, Jr., JaeLynn Russell, and unborn grandson, Ryken Kaegan John Russell; her Aunt Teri of Summerville, SC; her Uncle Mike of Williamsburg, VA; and numerous cousins. Stephanie was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Kinsman, and her nephew, Christian Fernando Russell. A memorial service will be held in Stephanie's honor on Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Westgate Free Will Baptist Church, 543 - 31 Rd., Grand Junction, CO 81504. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the caring direction of Callahan-Edfast Mortuary. Stephanie will be sorely missed by all of her family and friends.

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Published by The Daily Sentinel on Jul. 9, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephanie Sampson

4 Entries

Sonya Randle

July 12, 2009

To The Family Stephanie,
I had the pleasure of working with Ms Stephanie, while in Grand Junction. She was the one of the nicest people. I am very sad to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Lorretta Bogle

July 10, 2009

To the family of Stephanie,
Remember she is not gone as she is in our memories. I know how much Stephanie enjoyed all her family, especially her grand children. I did not know Stephanie real well but knew her children and what wonderful and caring individuals they are and the only way they can be such wonderful people is that Stephanie showed them the way. Keep in your heart that she is still there to lead you along the way as she watches over you from heaven above.

Gina Campbell

July 10, 2009

Oh my beautiful, dear friend Steph. What a sad day, I can't believe that I have lost you. We have had some great times and super memories. This year I will be tubing without you, but you will be in my thoughts and I am sure you will be there with me in spirit. Love ya girl

Cheryl Bellin

July 10, 2009

To Stephanie's Family,
I am a Cumulus Business Mangager in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I had the good fortune to meet your Mother in May of 2004. We were together at the Cumulus Corporate Business Managers meetings in Atlanta. Without knowing each other at all, we happened to sit near each other during the first meeting. They were showing a slide show and I took out my glasses to see. Low and behold, the frames had come apart and one of the lenses had fallen out. Remember, we are in a meeting!! Your mom quietly went to her purse and handed me a little tiny repair kit that I could screw the frames back together and replace the lense. The rest of the seminar we were great bud's!! I remember she had to leave a day early because her daughter was graduating on Sunday. I was sorry to see her go. Through the years following our 2004 meeting, Stepahnie was always one of the first Business Managers to respond whenever someone had a question or a problem. She always took time in her busy day to try to help someone else. Just like she did with me back in 2004. I am very saddened to hear of your loss. It was very comforting to see the photo of Stephanie with her warm and friendly face. She will be missed, even across all the miles that separate us. Keep her smile in your memories. Cheryl Bellin - Green Bay, WI.

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