Gregory E. Sample

Gregory E. Sample, 71, New Salem, North Dakota, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011, at Medcenter One, Bismarck. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Word of Life Baptist Church, New Salem with Rev. Gaylen Lennick officiating. There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.

Gregory was born September 9, 1940, at Greeley, Colorado, to Joseph and Vesta (Baugh) Sample. He was raised and educated in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He also received a mechanic degree from Lasselle Mechanical School. On October 5, 1962, he married Shirley Billings in Cheyenne. He served in the US Army from 1958 to 1960 and in the National Guard until 1966. He and his family moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1970, and in 2002 they moved to New Salem to be closer to family. Gregory loved to work with wood, making cutting boards, characters, shelves, and much more. He played the guitar for the Praise Team at Word of Life Baptist Church, and Elm Crest Manor in New Salem. He also helped Shirley serve Meals on Wheels and was active helping at the Senior Center.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley; one daughter and son-in-law, Melodie (Lynn) Hoesel, all of New Salem; three sons, Matthew Sample, Belgrade, Montana, Kevin Sample and Daniel Sample, both of Sheridan, Wyoming; eight grandchildren, Austin, Hope, Megan Hoesel; Kayla, Tyler, and Nicole Sample; Kevin J. Sample II, and Autumn Shoultz; and one nephew, Marty Sample.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Don.