Samuel SWITZER

I am deepest saddened for the great loss of your loveable and kind father. He will truly be missed and never be forgotten in everyone's heart. I am with you and your family during this painful time.

Dear Lorne and Nadine,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the great loss of your truly loveable and kind father. May his heart and soul find peace and comfort. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.

They broke the mould when they made Sam Switzer, what a fantastic person, boss and friend. Always enthusiastic, friendly and supportive, a light went out on the day Sam passed but his memory and legacy will live on forever. Condolences to the family and to Peter, Anne and of course Carolyn who were a fantastic support to Sam.
Thanks Sam for the memories,
Best Regards,
Scott, Nadine and the Twins.

Mark, Martin, Darlene and John,

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I am sending loving thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Debbie Boyle

Darlene, Bill, Mark & family, I'm so very sorry to hear of Sam's recent passing. What an amazing life he has had and I know you made him so proud. We had the privilege of meeting Sam in his prime at Skal functions. May he rest in peace, he will not be forgotten.
Love Lori & Dan McWilliam

To the Switzer Family, Our sincere condolences. We were fortunate enough to know Sam, not only as an Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, but a great Volunteer on the Reception committee with the Calgary Stampede. Anne Christopoulos would always say how happy it made him to be a part of our Committee and yet we were the recipients of a man's work with positive energy and such a kind heart. Sam will be missed and our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

Our deepest condolences to Sam's family. He was an important part of our lives and Switzer family. We appreciate all he did for us and may fond memories of him make it easier for you to cope with this great loss. Our thoughts and love are with you.
Mel and Deana

Susan and the Switzer Family, we offer our condolences to you. Sam was a strong community supporter and a truly remarkable person.
Laurel and Allan

How sad to hear that Mr. Switzer has passed. I had a friend over just the night before and were talking about our youth and I brought up Mr. Switzer. My Mother was an entertainer at the Hotel and so he was always very gracious and kind to me. I can still remember how he would always give us a great table for some of the amazing entertainment at the top of the world. Rest in Peace Mr. Switzer and sincere condolences to the family.

To Lorne and Nadine and Switzer Family, Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father and grandfather. What an amazing accomplished man and may all the wonderful memories be of some comfort during this most difficult time.Jamie and Karla Ross

Sam was always one to recognize and honour who you were and what you did. Kindly, gentle but firm and generous were his hallmarks. Rotary esp. will miss him. Tim Anderson, (President Calgary West Rotary)

Sam was always welcoming with a smile and a compliment. As gracious as he was we all felt like royalty had graced us with a visit every time he entered the room. A powerful but kind man who will be missed and who's shoes will not be filled. Tasha and Jason Clark (Skal)

I am honoured to have had shared Shabbat dinner with Sam at Ron & Helmi's home. He had a notable presence that will be missed by all who have had a lucky chance to meet/know him!

John and the Switzer family. A great Calgarian and an honour to know him.
WA(Pat)Bell

It is with an extreme heavy heart that I say farewell to a dear and trusted friend and know how devistated you all are,--- Darlene and Bill,lorne and Nadine,Ronald and Helmi,the grand chilren, Susan,John and Christine, Mark. God gave Samuel a Torch to carry, which enabled him to cast brightness and illuminate everyone he came in contact with, where ever he journeyed .His Philanthropy to forward worthy causes, assist the burdened, the helpless and the weary were among his greatest concerns. I have known Sam as a Brother in Masonary and as a Shriner for some 50 years and a part of his Amalgamated Properties for 22 years. His passion for helping children was always gold ! God has an especial place for him.
Frank and Millie Nelles

Mark and the Switzer Family My thoughts and prayers are with you in theses difficult times.

Please accept my condolences.I worked for Sam in his casino for many years, and treasured our relationship.

Darlene,Bill and family.l am sorry to hear the loss of your dad.He celebrated a life well lived.
My heart goes out to you during this time and may our prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones.

Dave Turcotte

Our hearts are broken. Which is why I like to recall a way in which Sam has touched my life dearly, which is why I feel the need to share a cherished memory.
I always saw Sam as a gentle, kind, and loving man. He was a joy to be around and I always found myself wanting to know more about his adventures and invaluable advice. Which is why I respected Sam and the different perspective He gave me in viewing our lives on Earth. That we need to have faith in G-d, that live comes with the good and the bad and we must take it as we are give. Along with telling my sister and myself to watch Fiddler on the Roof and read Emuna, that little advice, along with the countless stories you shared with me, make me glad to have known you and call you a friend. You will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in theses difficult times.Sam Switzer shared his grateful & thankful heart making the world a better place.Sam will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

Lorne and Nadine, please accept my condolences on behalf of my wife Ghislaine and I on the passing of your Dad.
Sincerely,
Sebastian and Ghislaine van Berkom

Sending my condolences to Ron, Helmi and the rest of Sam Switzer's family. Sam was a strong pillar of support in the development of the Calgary Jewish Community. His influence will be felt for generations to come.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, the Switzer family. Sam was a great man and will be missed by many of us.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Uncle Sam's children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. We are so sorry that we cannot attend today's service, but our hearts are with you all. Sam was such a loving man to our Auntie Betty and taught us much over the years about business and hard work & philanthropy. But what I will especially remember fondly is how interested he was in what we were all doing and involved in and how he would remember every detail from the last time we spoke. A very special man who will never be forgotten.

You will me missed
Elaine Roberts

We have lost a great Calgarian and a good friend. Michael L. Kehoe

Lorne, Nadine and Family,

We offer our most sincere condolences in the passing of Samuel (Ousher) Switzer, the family patriarch and a pillar of the Calgary and wider community. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy are also with Lorne's brothers and sisters and extended family.
We spoke of your father several times and your caring and love for him were always apparent. I have meet Samuel on a few occasions and was most taken by his love for family, generosity, entrepreneurial vision and implementation, and openness.

it is rare to know and admire a living legend .To observe his example of honourable living and caring was a gift.His caring for others .That was and remains Sam Switzer 's gift to us all.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself to your family and the family and community of Alberta and far beyond.He is a lesson in humanity we all can appreciate.
Malcolm and Bernadette Miller

Hi John, sorry to hear your dad passed away.

Sending sympathy to all the family, thinking of you at this sad time.
With love & hugs,
Ros Harrush & Sergei Condrashoff

Thinking now, of times gone by, in Calgary and Florida with Sam and Betty.

Sam will be greatly missed. He brought light to where ever he went.
Ellen Alston & Les Vecsey