Loren Samplawski
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Loren Richard Samplawski
51, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away November 10, 2007 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 25, 1956 at Gary, Indiana the son of Kenneth Wilford and Patricia Olson Samplawski.
Loren was an avid astronomer, he spent most of his life studying and researching space. He was passionate about playing Celtic Music, studying fossils, and volunteering his time at the Fayetteville Senior Center. He served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Samplawski of the home; his mother, Patricia Lockert of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; his father, Kenneth Samplawski of Portage, Indiana; six brothers, Gregory Samplawski of Lemon Grove, California, Jeffrey Samplawski of Sacaramento, California, Kenneth Samplawski of Arizona, Bryan Samplawski of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Daren Samplawski of St. Joe, Michigan and Joel Samplawski of Lincoln, Arkansas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday November 14, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Paul Woodhouse officiating.
51, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away November 10, 2007 at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 25, 1956 at Gary, Indiana the son of Kenneth Wilford and Patricia Olson Samplawski.
Loren was an avid astronomer, he spent most of his life studying and researching space. He was passionate about playing Celtic Music, studying fossils, and volunteering his time at the Fayetteville Senior Center. He served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Sara Samplawski of the home; his mother, Patricia Lockert of Prairie Grove, Arkansas; his father, Kenneth Samplawski of Portage, Indiana; six brothers, Gregory Samplawski of Lemon Grove, California, Jeffrey Samplawski of Sacaramento, California, Kenneth Samplawski of Arizona, Bryan Samplawski of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Daren Samplawski of St. Joe, Michigan and Joel Samplawski of Lincoln, Arkansas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.
Funeral Service will be held Wednesday November 14, 2007 at 2:00 P.M. at the Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas with Paul Woodhouse officiating.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
1:30 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 25, 1956
Nov 10, 2007
51
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Tributes
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Dawn Villines - Friend Of Joel
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I am so sorry for your pain. Love Desi and Keith Huckstep
Desiree Huckstep - Cousin Of Loren, Richard Olson's Daughte
Loren was passionate about folk music and had a wealth of knowledge about it. I am so sorry to hear of his passing and send my heartfelt prayers to sara and her family.
Mary Catherine Reynolds - Acquaintance
Our deepest sympathy. Sara, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Love and prayers.
Bob & Margie Lunsford - Friends
Loren, you will be missed by us. We will miss your humor and your music. We love you & we'll be seeing you in heaven one of these days.
Bill &lois Strege - Uncle & Aunt
Loren was a fun guy to be with as well as being a heckuva guitar player. Kind thoughts and prayers go to all his family and friends, with lots of warm memories from this "Friend of Tradition."
Lee Agnew
I remember Loren when he used to come to the OCTMA meetings and also from Winfield. He was a really good musician and a nice person. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Anita Roesler - Aquaintance
Sara,
This is beyond bad.
All I can say is that 'I've been there' with two of my brothers' sudden death by heart attack and burial procedures.
I understand that you plan to go to Texas for a while. I'm sure that will help.
Most sincerely,
Frances Munson
Frances Munson - Friend From Senior Center
Sara,
There are no words to express my sorrow for you. Just know that I am thinking about you and praying for you.
Joyce
Joyce Deal - Friend
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Coffee Creation Girls: Trina, Krystal, and Chrissy
Coffee Creations Girls - Friends
Sara I'm so sorry for your lose. I liked lorean very much. If there is anything I can do for you call me. My thoughts are with you.Your freind Keith
Keith Williams And Kadie Campbell - Friend
Auntie Pat, My deepest sympathy to you. Just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and praying for you. I hope to see you soon in Wisonsin. Stop by and visit again! Love, Jimmy
Jimmy Olson - Cousin
I met Loren a few months before Sara's Father, David Gordon, and I were engaged to be married. I was blown away with how much he loved Sara (his wife) and how perfect they were for each other. I was so moved that I insisted to Sara's Father that she and Loren stand in our wedding as Best Man and Matron of Honor. Loren definitely made an impact on me and I will never forget him. God bless his soul and his entire family. Love, Carmen (Sara's Father's Wife)
Carmen Cervantes Gordon - Loren's Mother-In-Law From Houston Tx
It has been quite a few years since I have seen Loren. My memories of him always revert to him with a guitar in hand. Whether he knew it or not he was an inspiration to me. I also was a musician, well some would argue that drummers aren't muscians. I always referenced him and thought about him while pursing my own dreams of rock n' roll stardom. I believe one true gift he has left me is a desire to know him better, thus I cannot. But I can make extra efforts to get to know better the rest of my extended family, including cousins and their family. Whomever may be reading this, my families sincerest condolences. Please know, all that knew and mourn Loren are in Krista's and my prayers. God Bless. Dave Olson Jr.
David & Krista Olson - Cousin
As I offer my sympathies to Loren's family and friends, I find it hard to be sad about his passing. Years back we were fellow traveler's on this journey of life and I guess we still are. Loren was like a big wooly puppy that loved attention and was happy at what ever he was doing. He would run off sometimes for distant locales, but he was never far from mind. You half way expected him to just show up at any moment.
Stay in tune, Buddy Baer. We may play again.
Lance Logan - Kindred Spirit
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Loren's music keeps running through my head. He had such talent and a beautiful voice.
Sue Summers - Friend
Sara.I am so sorry to hear about your loss..I stopped by the coffee shop today and Dave told me about Loren..I am thinking about you and will say a prayer for you to help ease your pain..I know how much you loved him and what fun times you had..Hold on to the memories because I know he is watching over you and will always be in your heart..All my love.. Faye
Faye Hamblen - Friend Of Sara's
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Luginbuel Chapel in Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Visitation
1:30 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas Family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Final Resting Place
General
Feb 25, 1956
Nov 10, 2007
51
Documents