Stanbury, Samuel J. "Sam"

Dear Nat, Tash, Nick, and all of Sam's family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow! Sam was an icon in Riverton and beyond! He will be greatly missed by Virginia and I. We stand ready to help in any way possible!

Dear Natalie,Myrna,Doug,Sam,Joe,Tosh,Nick and familiesWe are so sorry to learn of Sams passing. We hope it helps to know that others care and have you in their prayers during this difficult period.

Billie Kirkham
Kym Kirkham & Children

Please accept our condolences on the loss of "Sam". He will be missed by many. He has been a fixture in our town for many many years.

Your family is in our thoughts.

Marian Robinson
& Richard Warren

Natalie, Tash and family,
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

We are so sorry for your loss. A wonderful friend has gone on. We feel blessed for having known Sam. We are also blessed to know his family; we have been enriched by these relationships. The community will continue to benefit from Sam's wisdom and generosity for years to come. You and Sam are in our prayers. God bless you all.

Our deepest sympathy to all the family in the loss of "Sam".

To the Family of Sam Stanbury,

You are in our thought's at this sad time in the loss of your Husband,
Father and Grandfather. Vernon & Brenda David & family

To the Family:
I grew up in Riverton, a good friend of the family, and Joe who is my age. Sad moment for all at the end of this great man's life. I can see and hear him today. He and my Dad were great friends.
Thinking of you all.
Kent Spence
Jackson

Natalie, Joe, Bob, Doug and all the family;
We just learned of the passing of Sam. It is a great loss for your family. It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Sam at Riverton Tire and Oil. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this time of sorrow. Sam left a lot of himself behind and we are all better for knowing him. God bless you and help you in the healing process in this time of need.
Sharon and Floyd Calvert
Casper, Wy.

To the Stanbury Clan:

I moved away from Riverton at the age of 8, however Sam always maintained a close friendship and connection to my family; both in Wyoming and California. I don't every not remember Sam. It was as if he was always there. I don't know how many years he and my parents shared a friendship, but it was long before I was born (nearly 50 years). Sam was an icon and he left a lasting impression. Always ahead of the game in health, and living life with passion. He was a great man, he had an immense heart and he'll always remain a giant of a man in my memory.

My love, and condolences to all who loved him.

Katy Spence
San Rafael, California

My deepest condolences!

Fr. Jim Heiser

Dear Nat and Sam's kids,

I apologize for being such a wimp today. When Jeff invited people to come up, I wanted to so badly, but I was afraid I'd cry and embarrass myself and you.

I could have said that Sam was my friend, and told about the first time I met him, my first day on the job in Gerry Spence's office, when he called me in to meet his friend Sam. I was overwhelmed--he was so big, and his presence just filled the room! He reached down and shook my hand and said, "You'll get a liberal education here, young lady.". Fast forward 20 years! I had just learned my beloved husband, Armando, was diagnosed with terminal cancer. I saw Sam downtown one day and he asked about him. I said he was failing fast and Sam, in typical fashion, bluntly asked what I was doing for him. I said "Nothing, what can I do?" and he said, Hell, Cleo, you can't just let him die--I'll charter a plane and we'll get him to Mayos." But, Armando said no, though he appreciated Sam's offer greatly. A year or so later I was commuting to work from Hudson with my son, who attended St. Margaret's, and bringing 3 children who had also just lost their father. One of the kids mentioned they couldn't afford school lunches. I called Sam and kind of hinted to him that maybe "someone" could pay for their lunches. Later I learned indirectly that not only had he paid for their lunches, but their tuition as well. That's the Sam I knew and whose life I tearfully celebrate today! God bless you-all whose loss is so much greater!