Samuel Andrew "Andy" SAYLOR

SAYLOR,
Samuel
Andrew
"Andy"

Andy, at the age of 100, passed away August 13, 2016, at home, with his family around him. He was born August 6, 1916 at Sunset, Washington to Lilburn Leland "Bill" Saylor and Julia Elizabeth Hilbert. He moved with his family from Sunset, WA to Pomeroy, WA while still a child. He graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1936 and recently was honored at the Pomeroy Pioneer Days for his 80th class reunion. He married Norma Jean Sanford on May 11, 1942 and they farmed at Hay, WA for 37 years before retiring to Colfax, WA. They later made their home in Walla Walla where they enjoyed many years of golfing.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma; a son, Tim; parents; brothers, Claude, Elwood, Wilbur; and sisters, Carrie and Frances. He is survived by his sister, Lillian Brody of Cheyenne, WY; daughter, Rosemarie (Dick) Ames of Spokane Valley; grandson, Shane (Jwanita) Ames, of Spokane Valley; granddaughter, Shannon (Travis) Billigmeier of Cheney, WA and great-granddaughters, Madison Billigmeier and Sidney Billigmeier plus several nieces and nephews.
He enjoyed golfing until last October before moving to Spokane to be near family. He thoroughly enjoyed his 100th birthday celebration with many of his nieces, nephews and family friends last week. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.
Family graveside services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in the Dayton Cemetery, next to his wife and son.
To share remembrances please visit Andy's online memorial at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com.