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Dr Bill Manion
May 5, 2021
Hey Sam, every time a show comes on TV about Reproductive Medicine I think of your great life and work helping parents have children. Your buddy, Bill Manion.
Walt Adams
January 12, 2021
I have learned of Sam's passing eleven years after it occurred. I spent two weeks with Sam in the summer of 1964 as we attended the 1964 Boy Scout Jamboree in Valley Forge, PA. He was a great companion during that time and we traveled together by Trailways bus from Chattanooga to Washington D.C., on to New York City to visit the 1964 World's Fair, and then on to Valley Forge before returning home to Chattanooga. A good friend for the trip and the only one in the troop who was taller than me. But, of course, he was taller than almost anyone. I have attached a picture of the Scout troop and our bus just before we left Chattanooga. Sammy is standing on the back row under the "A" in Trailways and I am in the same row to his right. We attended different high schools and took different career paths but I remember Sammy and would like for his family to know that the members of our Scout troop enjoyed his company.
Dr. Bill Manion
September 20, 2020
I sure miss my days at WVU with Sam in the Anatomy Department. He had a tremendous dry sense of humor that I really loved. He died too soon and was a tremendous conscientious teacher. Bill Manion, MD, PhD, JD. fellow Anatomist. WVU
Alexander Dlugi
December 16, 2019
Interesting that not realizing this was the 10th anniversary of his passing I found myself thinking about Sam and what a kind individual and good physician he was. He remains in our hearts.
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Jennifer McCarson
January 22, 2010
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Dr. Thatcher. He was a very caring man, and talented physician. He never gave up on us, when often times it seemed there was no hope left. After several years, procedures, and IVF treatments, we were blessed with our one and only son, who is now 12 years old. He gave us hope when all else failed. He had a true gift, and will be greatly missed.
My deepest sympathy to his wife and famly.
Sincerly,
Jennifer, Stuart and Cole McCarson
January 21, 2010
We feel so fortunate in having Sam as a friend - the time was just too short!
His interests were wide, his conversation stimulating, and his wife, Helen, full of charm and grace.
There is an empty place in our hearts - a place that cannot be filled.
We plan to stay close, Helen, during this very hard time.
Carol and Bedford Transou
Basil Tarlatzis
January 20, 2010
Dear Helen,
I was really socked to hear from Jackie Gutmann about the loss of Sam. I have known Sam since he was a resident in OB/GYN at Yale- New Haven Hospital and he delivered together with Adam de Cherney and Neri Laufer our daughter Nonica. Sam was a great man, a great gynecologist and a very dear friend whom always enjoyed to see. We will all miss him immensly. My wife Renia aour daughter Nonica and I we would like to convey to you and the rest of the family our warmest condolences.
Yours truly,
Basil, Renia and Nonica
Angie Townley
January 18, 2010
I am so sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Thatcher. My husband and I met him a year ago at CARS, and we were so touched by how much he cared about his patients. He will be missed.
Amber Lemmons
January 11, 2010
Mrs. Thatcher and family,
Please accept our condolences. I just learned today of Dr. Thatcher's passing and I'm heartbroken. He was a wonderful man and a talented physician. He started us along the path that gave us our oldest nearly eight years ago and we now have three other beautiful children as well because of his diagnosis and treatment. We will forever be grateful. He will be greatly missed.
The Lemmons Family
Jackie Hughes
January 11, 2010
Mrs. Thatcher,
We were so shocked to hear of Dr. Thatcher's passing. He was an outstanding physician and one of the kindest, most caring people we have met. He seemed to truly care for each patient as an individual and made everyone feel like their situation was important and special. We will be forever grateful for his God-given talent and will be reminded of him when we look at our beautiful daughter. We are praying for comfort for you during this time of loss.
The Hughes Family
Addie Emmi
January 11, 2010
Dear Mrs. Thatcher,
We met many years ago, when you and Dr. Thatcher were first married. I spent a lovely evening at your home, which I have never forgotten. I am sure that you have many wonderful memories that filled your life together. Your will be in my thought and prayers in this time of loss.
January 8, 2010
Mrs. Thatcher,
Our hearts are broken. Dr.Thatcher gave us light at the end of our tunnel.He would not give up on us .For this and all of his heartfelt kindness we will always be so grateful.
Love and Prayers,
Jamie&Kelly Mccoy (Kingsport,TN)
Richard Chetkowski
January 7, 2010
Dear Helen and Family,
Sam was one of the first year residents during my final year at Yale New Haven, so we worked closely together and got to know each other well. We always talked at meetings since then. He was a thoughtful and deeply caring physician and a wonderful human being who will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
My thoughts are with you.
Romaine Bayless
January 6, 2010
Dear Helen,
My sincerest condolences to you and to the rest of Sam's family. My late husband, Christopher, and I always enjoyed seeing you and Sam at the ASRM meetings. He was a rare combination of a kind, gentle man and an outstanding physician. I have always prized the autographed book he gave to me; and now I will treasure it even more. May the knowledge that Sam was respected and cared about by so many be of some comfort to you; and may time lessen the burden of your pain.
Alan Penzias
January 6, 2010
Dear Helen and Sam's family and friends, I had the pleasure of getting to know Sam through the Yale REI alumni meetings, he was a truly kind and caring soul. I hope that over time his loving memory will serve as a source of strength and inspiration to all who knew and loved him.
Alan Penzias
Alexander Dlugi
January 6, 2010
Our heartfelt condolences to you and the rest of the family. We knew Sam from when he was at Yale, both during his residency and fellowship. We enjoyed seeing him again in the summer of 2008 when we visited with him in Asheville after many years. He will always remain very dear in our hearts and memory!
Alex and Janice Dlugi
Randle Corfman, PhD, MD
January 6, 2010
Dear Helen and Sam's friends and family...I am so sorry for your loss. Sam was such a wonderful physician and friend. Even though we trained together, I must say that I learned so much from him, not the least of which was the importance of Robert Burns day and the Robert Burns dinner:) My most sincere condolences go to you all. Sam will be missed greatly by me.
Maloney's
January 6, 2010
To the family of Dr. Thatcher,
We are saddened to hear of Dr. Thatcher's passing. He changed our family and was wonderful to talk to when times were tough.
God Bless you all
Farmer Family
January 4, 2010
Mrs. Thatcher, we are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. He made so many families so very happy. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Allison Wilburn
December 30, 2009
Mrs. Thatcher -
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Thatcher was such a wonderful man and physician and he will be dearly missed.
December 29, 2009
Helen, we are deeply sadden and lost for words. As you must see by the entries what an exceptional man Dr.Thatcher was and how many lives he touched. I hope as you read each and everyone of these entries you find some peace and comfort within.
Love, Mike,Amy & Max Thatcher Clouse
Janice Alexander
December 28, 2009
Dear Mrs. Thatcher,
How lucky were we all to have known such a wonderful person! How lucky was he to have someone like you who so graciously shared him with so many grateful friends and families! Wesley, John and I wish you comfort during this time of sorrow. You both will forever remain in our thoughts and hearts.
Jean Ann Poore
December 28, 2009
Mrs. Thatcher, as others have said, we are shocked by Dr. Thatcher's passing. Like so many we have been forever touched by him and his God-given talent. He was a great man but mostly a dear friend. We will remember him fondly and someday our children will be told all about the man who, with God's direction, gave us our beautiful children. God Bless you.
Kim Palmer
December 25, 2009
Helen,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you when you need us. He is going to be greatly missed in so many ways!
The Gilbert family
December 24, 2009
Mrs. Thatcher and family,
We are so sad to hear this news. His impact in our lives is unmeasurable because he helped give us our 8 & 6 year olds. We respected him as a physician so much. We felt so blessed to have such expertise so close to home. He has made such a difference to so many people and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Paulette Miller
December 23, 2009
Mrs. Thatcher,
I remember the first time I saw and heard Dr. Thatcher speak in the Tennessee Room at JCMC. I had the privilege of working with him some 20 years in the OR. My first thoughts when I heard he had passed was - a brilliant mind and talented hands are gone. He enriched so many lives and contributed to the happiness of many families. He was a gentleman, and I am thankful for knowing him. My prayers and thoughts are with you now and in the days ahead.
Kim Sheets
December 22, 2009
Mrs Thatcher and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and our hope and prayer is that God will comfort you as you grieve. Dr. Thatcher was a brilliant man, and we are so fortunate to have been in his care. Our family has a three month old daughter to hold and love- with many thanks to Dr. Thatcher.
The Sheets Family
The Sholes family
December 22, 2009
Dear Helen,
Dr. Thatcher was such a wonderful friend to our family. He was a brilliant physician. His work in this community was so important and made a great difference in the lives of so many, not only his patients but their families as well. We are shocked and sad to learn of his death. We loved him and respected him. We will miss him and will remember the sacrifics he made for the advancement of medicine.
May God bless you and comfort you in this great loss. Our prayers are of you and your family.
missy wilson
December 22, 2009
I never had the chance to meet Dr. Thatcher yet I felt I knew him thru my friend Luann whom worked for him. I know he was a great doctor and man. I pray God will Bless you always. Sorry for your loss.
Joan Sexton
December 22, 2009
Mrs Thatcher, Please except mine and my husbands condolences in the death of Dr Thatcher. He was a wonderful man and Doctor. We have 8 year old twins now thanks to him. We didn't get to see him the last several years, but we never forgot the wonderful Dr that helped up so much. He will be greatly missed.
Joan and Terry Sexton, Kingport, TN
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