In Memory of Margaret "Peg" Samson



Margaret "Peg" Samson
Margaret "Peg" Samson
Born: March 6, 1920
Died: April 15, 2013
Age: 93
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Margaret "Peg" Samson
March 6, 1920 - April 15, 2013
From: Ida Grove, IA

Margaret E. “Peg” Samson, age 93, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at Morningside Rehab & Care Center in Ida Grove.
               Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes.  The Reverend Richard Ball will officiate, with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Ida Grove.  Military honors will be conducted by McNamara-Moore Post No. 61 of the American Legion.  The family will greet friends at the church on Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Scripture Service.  
                Born March 6, 1920, in Norwood, Pennsylvania, Margaret E. “Peg” Samson was the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Woods) Freas.  Following her graduation from high school, Peg attended nursing school, graduating in 1941.  She worked as a registered nurse at a New York Hospital for two years before joining the United States Navy Nurses Corp in 1943.  While stationed in California, Peg met her future husband, Dr. Leo Samson, a Naval dentist.
                Peg was honorably discharged from the Navy in the spring of 1946.  On September 4, 1946, she and Leo were married in Norwood, Pennsylvania.  They made their home in California until his discharge from the service, then lived in West Point, Nebraska, for several years before moving to Ida Grove in 1950.
                Peg and Doc were blessed with five children, Russell, Elizabeth, Mary, Pat, and Paul.  Peg raised her family, then returned to nursing at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed playing bridge and golfing.
                Survivors include her husband; five children, Russell (Jean) Samson of West Des Moines, Elizabeth (Allen) Hilker of Ida Grove, Mary Samson of Sioux City, Pat (Stan) Junod of Ankeny, and Paul (Pat) Samson of Medicine Lake, MN; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-granddaughters; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
                She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Russell Freas, Jr.

SERVICES

Thursday, April 18, 2013
10:30 a.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ida Grove, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Reverend Richard Ball

VISITATION

7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2013
7:30 p.m. Rosary
followed by a Scripture Service
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Ida Grove, Iowa

MUSIC

Kay Bloyer, Organist
Carissa Jones, Soloist
Joey Hoefling, Cantor

INTERMENT

Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa


Condolences


Friday, April 19, 2013 at 12:30 PM
“ I worked with Peg at Horn Memorial Hospital many years ago. She was a wonderful person and a wonderful nurse!

With sympathy and prayers,
Margaret Crow ”
- Margaret Crow
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11:24 AM
“Doc.& family
sorry to hear of Peg's passing but she lived a full& wonderful life..She was a good Friend of Fran did lot of things together .
Take care RAY”
- ray Taphorn
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11:24 AM
“We extend our deepest sympathies to the Samson family. Our interactions with Peg were brief, but very pleasant. We wish you sweet memories and the love and support of family and friends.”
- Kathy and David Jones
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 11:24 AM
“My sincere sympathy to you and your family on the death of your wife, Mother and Grandmother, Peg. I didn't know her well but you were our family dentist from the first time I can remember going to a dentist and my sister and I fought over which one of us would be the first to sit in the dentist chair when we had check-ups, each one wanting to be first. You have always been our "favorite" dentist and we know how you have taken care of your dear wife. We know she will be greatly missed but we also know we will "see her later" when we reach our real home in Heaven. We continue to pray for you and your family, asking Him to grant all of you His comfort and peace. God Bless all of you.”
- Janice Jepsen (formerly Grell - Leslie Grell was my Father)
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM
“Our deepest sympathy to the family of Peg Samson. She was a dear, gentle lady. I enjoyed playing bridge with her and she was a very sharp bridge player. She is now with her Lord and Savior enjoying peace with no more pain or suffering. Our love and prayers, Joan and Leon Petersen”
- Joan K. Petersen
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM
“My sympathy goes out to the family. May you all take comfort in her memories.”
- Ed and Marilyn Skaren
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM
“Dear Unclue Leo and the rest of the family,

You are in my prayers. Aunt Peg was a true lady and will be missed by us all. Please take good care of yourselves.

Much love,
Jen ”
- Jen Samson
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 9:47 AM
“To the family of Peg Samson. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the many happy memories you have of her. Sending thoughts and prayers.”
- Patty Campbell
Monday, April 15, 2013 at 5:23 PM
“May you find comfort in your memories knowing she is in Gods hand. With deepest sympathy.”
- Cindy Hinrickson
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