Samuel Sanford

Funeral Information

Home: Napa, CA
Date of Death: December 10, 2011
Place of Birth: Merced, CALIFORNIA
Birthdate: January 13, 1937
Age: 74
Memorial Service: Saturday, January 14, 2012 2:00 PM Tulocay Funeral Home, Napa, CA

Biography

SAMUEL SANFORD
1937-2011

Samuel Robert Sanford (Hap) passed away December 10, 2011. He was born January 13, 1937 to Christianna and Stephen Sanford. He received his Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering from UC Berkeley and went to work for Navalex, Mare Island, retiring after 36 years. Sam was drafted into the Army, joined the navy Reserves and retired from the National Guard Army Corps Reserves.

As intelligent as dad was, he was as patient and kind. He will be sorely missed by those that loved him. His daughters would like to thank those that helped early on during his battle with Alzheimers--Christina and Carol Mendez, Tina Tchechourka and Kim Long; and those that were there at the end--Mylene, Perry, Leni Staymen, Dr. Singer, Margaret Mackey and Hospice.

He leaves behind two daughters, Elizabeth Sanford (Jose Mendez) and Christie Sanford (Tim Roberts); and his two beautiful grandchildren, Sylvia and Jimmy Mackey.

To celebrate Dad and his upcoming birthday, military honors will be given at Tulocay Cemetery and a celebration of his life will be held in the Tulocay Reception Center at 2:00pm on January 14, 2012 (a day after his birthday, so he can be late one last time)! Memories and words of sympathy may be sent to the family on-line at www.tulocaycemetery.org.

Candles

Edeen Alexander 2011-12-25 03:01:38
on the 12th I wrote Sam on Facebook,SAM! I BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU A LOT. How are you?! Sam! I have been sober for over three years!!! Shayne is in College and almost 18 She is doing well and is never in trouble. She is funny sings all the time, Plays guitar and paints. She is taking Art History and French right now but will be going into nursing. I have been in my first sober relationship for just under two years. I am at the same job I got when I was staying with you. I AM HAPPY. I want to say thank you... and I couldn't be here now if it were not for. Having you believe in me and taking me under your wing was where something started to change for me. Shayne and I would like to see you.. say hello!!!Thank you for the stories, the faith, and being there for me when I had no one. Give Steven & Judy my love, Shayne and will NEVER forget YOU.
Christie Sanford 2011-12-27 22:54:23
Pops! There just aren't enough words in the universe to explain how much you are to me & forever will mean to me.. I will always miss you... The kindest, smartest, patient man ever......My hero...
Patrick BUrke 2012-01-09 19:16:37
SSG Sanford was a great NCO and a very good family man. I have several fond and good memories of SSG Sanford. I also have had the honor of meeting some of his family- what great people. SSG Sanford, you will be missed.
Elizabeth 2012-01-12 21:30:16
Missing you dad! We will get some pies ready for you for your birthday!