Ruby M. Sampson

Ruby M. Sampson, age 79, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, MT. Ruby was born on August 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Ruby moved to Long Beach, CA at the age of 7. She and her husband, Jerry Sampson were married on June 20, 1950 in Long Beach. They moved to Lake Mary Ronan in northwestern Montana in November 1986 where they lived until October 2003 when they moved to Polson.
Ruby always looked at life positively. Is she were handed lemons, she'd make lemonade. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. The most precious thing in life for Ruby was her family. She made every family gathering a cherished memory.
Ruby was preceded in death by her mom, Myrtle Myers in 1996; her step-dad, Albert Myers in 1981; her dad, Maurice Coller in 2005; her step-mom, Rita Coller in 1997; her father-in-law, Sam A. Sampson in 1988; her mother-in-law, Esther Sampson in 2012; and her brother-in-law, Bob Johnson in 2006.
Ruby is survived by her husband of 62 years, Jerry; their daughter and son-in-law, Geri & Charlie Cribbs; their son, Roger Sampson; sister, Murl Johnson. Ruby had 2 grandchildren, Robert (Robin) Cribbs and Geri Cribbs. She is also survived by her 3 great-grandchildren, Skyelar, Faith, & Gabriel Cribbs, as well as a niece and nephew, Barbara Aldrete and Craig Johnson.
No services are scheduled at this time. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in Ruby's memory to Cheerful Heart, P.O. Box 688, Polson, MT 59860. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

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