Sam F. Champion

Sam F. Champion

Sam Champion Obituary

Published by Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home Inc - Ishpeming on Sep. 11, 2019.
Sam was born on March 4, 1935 and passed away in September 2019. Sam is survived by a daughter, Caroline (Roger) Cole, of Stanwood, MI; three sons Alan (Susan) Champion, of National Mine; David (Lois Kipling) Champion, of Ishpeming; William (Jody) Champion, of Green Creek Location, 8 Grandchildren, Matthew and Samuel Champion, Kaitlyn Keto, Jason (Jennifer) Collins, Brianna Cole, Elaina Cole, Thomas and Chad Champion, 4 great grandchildren: Landen, Aiden, Ethan, and Addelyn ,two brothers, Ronald Champion, of Iron Mountain, MI; Roy Champion, of Maryland, several nieces and nephews and his canine companion "Skippy". Sam was preceded in death by his parents, wife Corrine (Hill) Champion, sisters: Alice Jacobson, Helen Wickstrom and Janice Heikkila Taylor, 2 brothers: Thomas Jr. and Clyde Champion. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, at Bjork and Zhulkie Funeral Home starting at 4:30 PM. A prayer service will be held at 6:30 PM with Fr. Ryan Ford to officiate. Interment will take place at the Ishpeming Cemetery. Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home.

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