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Samuel Millet Obituary
At his request, no services are planned and cremation has taken place under the direction of Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be held in the veterans section of Highland Cemetery at a later date.
Sam was born Jan 11, 1920, to Italian immigrants, Theodore and Camille Millet in Sand Coulee, Mont., where he was raised and educated. He proudly served in the Army in North Africa during WWII.
He later became owner of the Sand Coulee Bar.
In 1961, he married Emma Ruff Adamson and had a son. Though they later divorced, they remained close.
He enjoyed playing poker, was an avid follower of Major League Baseball and hunting with his son. Nearest to his heart were kids and dogs. Though unable to hunt in recent years, Sam was extremely pleased that Montanans took back their hunting heritage in this past November's election with the passage of Initiative 161.
Survivors include a son, Dean Millet of Great Falls; a stepdaughter, Sandy (Ken) Heinert of Vaughn; a granddaughter, Shanley (Roger) Paul of Great Falls; his ex-wife, Emma Millet of Great Falls; a stepgranddaughter, Melissa (Paul) Soldano of Great Falls; and two great-grandchildren.
The family gives the deepest thanks to extended family and friends and the very special people in the medical field.
Sam was preceded in death by his parents; brothers George Millet and John Millet; a sister, Nellie Lindsay; and all of Sand Coulee.
Rest in peace, Dad, Brother, Son, Grampa, Uncle and Friend.
Condolences may be posted online at www.chapelofchimesfunerals.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Millet
March 9, 2011
Sam's Loved Ones: Please accept our condolences at your loss of Sam. Know that God is always there - reaching out to you His grace, comfort and promise of life everlasting. You are being remembered in the prayers of our church fellowship.
Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
Matthew 28:20
Dan Lundin
March 9, 2011
You always made me laugh, I loved to hear you recall our fishing and camping trips with Dean and I, especially the lake 5 trip. Blessings to all (Daniel Dap)
Ron Crowder
March 9, 2011
Sam was a great man, he was always telling me about the good life being outdoors. He told me to spend it as often as possible, he is right, he'll be missed. Ron Crowder.
Suzette Wachal
March 9, 2011
Dean and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I am keeping you all in my prayers.
Mark Ruff
March 8, 2011
Rest in peace uncle Sam you will allways have a place in my heart.
March 8, 2011
Aunt Emma, Dean & Sandy,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Sam's death. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Diana Ruff-Bunko
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Bill McLeod
March 8, 2011
The Poker Game in Heaven just got alot tougher! Sam brought a touch of the good life to all of us. You will be missed friend.
Bill Ruff
March 8, 2011
Sam, Thanks for the laugh's as kids. We will see you again someday. You in my heart and prayers.
Faye Kangas
March 7, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Faye and Arvi
March 7, 2011
To the entire family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Bev and Jerry Pothe
March 7, 2011
Condolences and prayers to the Millet family on the passing of Samuel E. Millet. I knew him well for many years. I played poker with him in the 70's and 80's. We knew him as (Sammy). He was a very good poker player; probably the best in Great Falls. I will remember him mostly however as a very kind, happy, and inspiring individual who made people happy by his presence alone. He had a great sense of humor; he was always fun to be with and was definitely an individual of integrity, inspiration, and honor. I will never forget him; he will be in my prayers forever. Sincrely, Robert M. Hudick, Gt. Falls, Montana (military veteran)
Kim Grindeland
March 7, 2011
To the entire Millet family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this painful time.
Kim,Rhonda and Frankie Grindeland
Kathy Mann
March 6, 2011
Aunt Emma,Karen, Sandy, Judy and Dean, I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Sam. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. The memories I have of him will keep him with me forever.
I love all of you very much.
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