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Kent Samuelson Obituary
1943 ~ 2020
Kent M. Samuelson died peacefully on April 17, 2020 after a lingering illness. He was born on March 1, 1943 to Cecil O. Samuelson, Sr. and Janet Mitchell Samuelson is Salt Lake City. He grew up in Salt Lake County and graduated from Granite High School in 1961, where he served as student body Vice President.
He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Central Germany, 1962-64. He graduated from the University of Utah and its medical school in 1971. He then fulfilled a residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the U of U, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in total joint surgery in London, England. During his entire career, he participated in the invention, development, and improvement of artificial joints, particularly knees and hips.
For four decades, he was a clinical faculty member at the U of U School of Medicine and a member of the staff at LDS Hospital where he assisted and taught countless medical students, residents, and thousands of grateful patients. He particularly enjoyed teaching assignments in his church and was a serious gospel scholar. He was especially interested in the life of the apostle Thomas.
He was sealed to his wife, Lise Nelson, in the Salt Lake Temple and is survived by Lise and his sons Michael, Alec, Connor and Marcus as well as siblings Cecil O. Jr. (Sharon), Carol (Anthony) Middleton, Janet (Brent) Scharman, Wayne M. (Marianne), & brother-in-law Kim Nelson.
The family would like to thank Julie Shupe and the staff at Inspiration Home Health. A private graveside service will be held at the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
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Jamie Bauman
August 6, 2020
Lise, I am so sorry to hear of Kent's passing. I have such fond memories or working with you and Kent. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jamie Bauman
August 6, 2020
Lise, I am so sorry to hear of Kent's passing. I have such fond memories of working with you both. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Toni RN
May 1, 2020
Loved working with Dr Samuelson & the old crew!!! He was an extraordinary surgeon. So innovative. So sorry to see that hed passed. Just found a couple of recipes that Lise gave me aloooong time ago & thought Id look yall up. Youre in my thoughts & prayers!
Lynn Jeffery
April 30, 2020
Kent was a kind family friend of my parents. He cared for my dad after his accident- and a long-lasting friendship ensued. Many summers they invited me, a 12 year old, to visit Park City, Trolley Square, and fun destinations with them. We loved having them visit Oak City! Very fond memories for me! Deepest sympathy to his family. -Lynn Anderson Jeffery
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Roger Reid
April 26, 2020
I appreciate Dr. Samuelsen and his expertise and kindness. He performed two hip surgeries for me three days apart. He was deeply caring and checked on me late into the night. When I woke up from surgery, and though I was coaching at BYU at the time, he had the Utah fight song playing over the speakers. We enjoyed a great laugh about that together. He was a fine surgeon and a great caregiver. Godspeed. My very best to his family and loved ones at this time.
April 24, 2020
I worked with D. Samuelson for many years on West 3. He was always kind and caring. My thoughts are with you at this time. Reg Davis RN
Doug Balli
April 24, 2020
Lise, Alec, Connor and Marcus. We were so sad to hear this news, and we're thinking of you all! What wonderful neighbors you were for so many years. Peace to you all! Doug Balli and Rob Blackhurst
April 23, 2020
Lise,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Irvin & Karin Allen
Salt Lake City, UT
April 23, 2020
My profound condolences and and respect for the Samuelson family. Extended family is often separated by time and circumstance but the bonds of memory and deep feelings are part of what we've been and will always be to each other. Thanks Kent for being there.
April 23, 2020
Dear Lise,
I am so sorry to hear of Kent's passing. I have such great memories of working with him and you at LDS Hospital. He was such a talented surgeon.
May his memory be eternal.
Sylvia Sorensen
Jeff Bierman
April 23, 2020
Thank you Kent for your kindess and friendship to me and my family. We will miss you. Lise, Kim and the boys we love you guys. Hang in there.
Richard Jackson
April 22, 2020
Dear Samuelson Family,
We extend our sadness and condolences at this time of loss. We were colleagues and friends of Kent during our training and professional careers. Kent was a great teacher, and an innovative and insightful physician who added tremendously to the advancement of total joint replacement surgery. We are thankful to call him our friend and colleague.
Doctors Richard, Robert and Scott Jackson
John & Sandra Ludwig
April 22, 2020
John & I were very sad to learn of Kent's illness and passing. We grew up together on Ridgedale Lane and went to high school together. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. With deepest sympathy, John & Sandra Ludwig
Susan Mormando
April 22, 2020
I worked 12 years with Dr Samuelson. He was a wonderful person and a amazing surgeon. I learned so much from him.
Kristi Wilson
April 22, 2020
I worked with Dr. Samuelson "call me Kent!" for many years. I will miss him.
Grant Lundberg
April 22, 2020
Dr. Samuelson was an incredible physician and he greatly blessed the life of my father when he was struggling most. My dad tried to express just how grateful he was in many letters and would send gift of food and chocolate/nuts to his practice as a debt of graditude. He was always so skille din working with me and my siblings. God bless him. Goddspeed good Doctor!
April 22, 2020
Lise and boys, We have lost a close friend and confidant. However, I know he is in a comfortable place, surrounded by many loved ones. Kent and I were home teaching and ministering companions and he will always be close to the hearts of all those he met and was able to visit with. Please know that you will always be in our hearts, now and always. We love you. Barry and Marilyn Fowler.
April 22, 2020
Dear Lise, Alec, Connor and Marcus,
I loved working with Dr.Samuelson in the OR at LDS Hospital. He was an amazing surgeon and mentor to many. He was also our friend. We were all lucky to have worked along side of him. He was very gracious and kind. I loved his laugh and the twinkle in his eye. May the Lord bless you all at this time and always. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you,
Nancy Ostermiller
April 22, 2020
Lise & boys.
I loved working with Dr. Samuelson at LDS Hospital in the OR. He was such a skilled surgeon and mentor to many. His laugh was contagious along with the twinkle in his eye. There will always be a special place in all of our hearts that were lucky enough to work along side of him. Lise may you and the boys be comforted at this time our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you,
Nancy Ostermiller
April 22, 2020
Lise and Family,
Jon and I have so many wonderful memories in the O. R. with you and Kent. They were times full of fun, service, hard work and learning. We will be forever indebted to both of you for all we learned and experienced. Thanks for the fun parties at your house and your friendship. Our thoughts and prayers are with you the boys, and all your family. We love and miss both of you.
Jon and Susan Worthen and family
Beatrice Jackson
April 22, 2020
I remember Kent from high school. Sorry to learn of his passing.
Bea (Goff) Jackson
Jack Christensen
April 21, 2020
I was shocked to learn of Kent's passing. He and I served as Home Teacher companions for many years. He was a wonderful partner and example to the families we visited. He was a great friend to me as well.
Mary Hales
April 21, 2020
Dear Lise: As former neighbors and friends, Lynn and I were so sorry to hear of Kent's passing. What a wonderful person he was. We loved being your neighbors and seeing your young sons growing up. Thanks for your kindness to our dog, Marley. She loved coming over to your house for treats! Our hearts and prayers are with you and your children at this time.
Larry, Terri, and Emily Jensen
April 21, 2020
Lise, Michael, Alec, Connor, and Marcus,
How deeply saddened we are to learn of the passing of your wonderful husband and father, Kent. The excellence of his mind, skills, and abilities as a doctor, teacher, and inventor, meant so much in the lives of so many. The goodness, kindness, and caring of his life lifted and blessed those he knew. How grateful we are to be among them...
With our sincere sympathy, great caring, and love,
Larry, Terri, and Emily Jensen
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