Samuel Joseph LoBue

1952 - 2015

Samuel Joseph LoBue
Dec. 19, 1952 - May 23, 2015
Resident of Morgan Hill
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, uncle, grandfather and friend, Sam LoBue. Sam passed peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, after an eight year fight with Early Onset Alzheimer's.
Sam was born in San Jose. He attended Campbell schools where he excelled and was known as a "star athlete." It was at Campbell High School where he met the love of his life, Lori Yeager. Sam continued his football career at West Valley College and then transferred to BYU with his wife Lori by his side. His proudest sports moment was playing in the 1974 Fiesta Bowl where he was the leading receiver. After BYU Sam and Lori returned to San Jose where Sam began a 35 year career with Coca-Cola. Sam began as a driver and he retired as the Sales Center Manager of the Monterey Bay Area for Coca-Cola Enterprises. Sam was an incredible leader, always using his competitive spirit and team-building efforts to achieve their goals. He was a special mentor to many young people in business throughout his career and life.
Sam is survived by his devoted wife Lori, children, Allison Vargas (Ryan), Katie McGhie (Zach) and Samuel J. LoBue II (Neusa) and six grandchildren: Ryan Vargas and Anthony Vargas (deceased), Hannah and Sophia McGhie, Emily and Samuel LoBue III. He is also survived by his mother, Bette Maniglia and stepfather, Joseph Maniglia (deceased) , father Philip LoBue (deceased) stepmother Doris LoBue, brothers, Phil LoBue (Suzanne), Karl, Joe, Michael, and Ron Maniglia, In-laws, Al and Betty Yeager, brother in-law, Stephen Yeager (Maureen), sisters in-law, Debra Anello and Judy Yeager. Sam was blessed with such a large family that loved him, there are too many to list. Lastly, he leaves a devoted and sad dog named Chloe who stayed by his side throughout his illness. Sam was very well loved by all for his cheerful spirit, positivity and sense of humor. Of all the achievements in his life the greatest was his family. Sam was a very loving, involved father, grandfather and husband. He enjoyed gardening, music concerts, bowling and trips to the beach with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration of Sam's life on Friday May 29, 2015, 11:00 AM, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1790 E. Dunne Avenue Morgan Hill. Burial to follow at Los Gatos Memorial Park, 2255 Los Gatos-Almaden Rd. Flowers may be sent to Darling-Fischer Los Gatos. Donations may be made in memory of Sam LoBue to the Alzheimer's Association, www.alz.org.