Mary Elizabeth (Backous) Sampson (1922-2018)

SAMPSON, BACKOUS, VASEY, HUISMAN, NERVIG, WALKER, BAKKA

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 2/4/2018 at 10:00:38

From Rasmusson-Bacon Funeral Home & Crematory obituary, Nevada and Maxwell, Story County, Iowa:

Mary Elizabeth Sampson, 95 of Nevada, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Northridge Village in Ames.

Mary was born September 14, 1922, in Colo, IA the daughter of George and Clara (Vasey) Backous. On August 22, 1947, she was united in marriage to Clarion Sampson in Boone.

Mary is survived by her children: Sandra (Mark) Huisman of Nevada, Susan (Tom) Nervig of Nevada, Stephen (Kim) Sampson of Nevada and Douglas (Kelli) Sampson of Story City; her daughter-in-law, Jan Sampson of Spearfish, SD; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great grandchildren. Mary’s son Ronnie passed on January 19, 2018, twelve hours after Mary’s death. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her daughter, Betty Walker; her sister, Pat Bakka; and her brother, Irvin “Bud” Backous.

Mary and Clarion were blessed with six children. They loved being parents and they were very good at it. They were long time members of Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. They moved to their life long home across from the 4-H grounds in 1949. Their home was full of love and joy. Family and friends were always welcome. Mary was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being a homemaker and worked occasionally at Donnelly Marketing in Nevada. Mary enjoyed baking, especially cookies and kringla. Her home reflected her creative talents, including many beautiful porcelain dolls which she made. Her beautiful yard full of flowers reflected her love for gardening.

Camping was the highlight of every summer; Mary and Clarion traveled all over the U.S. Her family enjoyed spending time together whether it was hearing the many stories of life on the farm, a fun game of cards or a cup of coffee.

Mary was a kind and loving lady. She had a great attitude with a love for the Lord and the people who shared her life.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 24 at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada with Pastor Myron Herzberg officiating. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Nevada Municipal Cemetery in Nevada.

Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Lutheran Church in memory of Mary.

Rasmusson-Bacon Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements.

http://www.rasmussonfh.com/
 

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