Dan Dean Sample's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa
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Dan Dean Sample

September 15, 1940 - October 11, 2025 (85 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

Dan Dean Sample's obituary , Passed away on October 11, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa
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Dan Dean Sample

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September 15, 1940 - October 11, 2025 (85 years old)

Des Moines, Iowa

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Dan Dean Sample Obituary

In loving memory of Dan Dean Sample in Des Moines, Iowa, who departed this world on October 11, 2025 at the age of 85. Dan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dan Dean Sample to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Grace Sample and Curtis Sample; his son Curtis Sean Sample; and his sisters, Susan Bohn and Janet Marker.

He is survived by: his wife Virginia Sample (Sample); his daughters, Connie Anderson (Dan) and Penny Garrison (Terry); his sister Nancy Virden; his grandchildren, Shawna Gregory (Mark), Nick Anderson (Shanea), Melissa Schultz (Devon), Ryan Anderson (Rachel), Zachary Anderson and Matthew Garrison (Kirsten); and his great grandchildren, Kieran, Rory, Kinsley, Sophie and Blake.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the COPD Foundation (https://www.copdfoundation.org).

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October 1, 2026

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“We were both saddened when we recently heard of Dan's passing. We've missed you both since you left the area, and have thought of you often. Things just haven't been the same without you here at STM. Sending you prayers and lots of love. Rich & Joyce”

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