Our Lord came to take Richard Woodville Sams on March 15, 2020. He was born to Joseph and Virginia (Brown) Sams on March 21, 1936 in Peoria, Ill.
Rich is survived by his wife, Carol Branton-Sams, children, Rick and Teri Sams, five grandchildren and granddaughter-in-law, and daughter, Marci Sams. His stepchildren include John and Dawn Branton with four grandchildren and two great grandchildren, James andShelley Branton and Jason Branton.
He spent 50-plus years as a pharmacist, working in Wisconsin, Illinois and New Mexico. At one point, he had licenses in five states.
His love for family was closely followed by his love for his horses and dogs.
Rich was a facilitator for Griefshare, taught Sunday school for years as “Mr. Rich” and was a member of the Lions Club. He ran the sound system in his church in New Mexico and volunteered at the food pantry. He also helped with the Men’s Emmaus Walk.
The family is planning a memorial/memory buffet in the near future at Westshire Farms at The Lakes Clubhouse in Delavan. We encourage others to share life experiences they have had with Rich. (Among the best things we can give each other are memories.” – Henry JM Nouwen.)
Due to the risk of virus to susceptible individuals, we will be letting everyone know when the buffet will be held. If you would like to receive information please send an e-mail to Richard.Sams.Always.Remembered@gmail.com.
