SAMP, Richard Robert

Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Richard Robert "Dick" Samp, 74, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2007 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on May 3, 1933 in Algona, IA; to Kenneth W. and Elaine Nita (Issacson) Samp. After obtaining his Bachelor's degree from Cal-State Northridge, Dick was drafted into the United States Army, serving from 1956 to 1958. On October 5, 1957, Dick married Mary Louise Allman. Dick and Mary Lou moved their family from Placentia CA. and made Lake Havasu City their home 31 years ago. Dick worked as the Director for the Parks and Recreation Department in Lake Havasu City for 11 years. He was a charter member of the Lake Havasu Rotary, member of the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission, having been appointed by Governor Jane Dee Hull, member of the Arizona Bowling Proprietors, Lake Havasu Men's Bowling Association and was a past owner of Havasu Lanes. Dick is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Mary Lou Samp; sons, Kenneth Samp of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Douglas Samp and wife Zilka of Guam, daughters, Patti Lynn Samp and husband Mark Wolocatiuk of Petaluma, CA; Donna Marie Carroll and husband Greg of Corona, CA; mother, Elaine Samp of Hemet, CA; brothers, Wayne Samp of Hemet, CA; Jerry Samp of Moore Park, CA; and grandchildren, Lauren Carroll, Ryan Carroll, Andrew Samp Wolocatiuk, Savannah Samp and Steven Samp. He was preceded in death by his father. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 2, 2007. Words of comfort and inspiration will be expressed by Rev. David Richardson. Military honors will be presented by the V.F.W. Post #9401 and American Legion Post #81. Donations may be made in Dick's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405.Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.