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

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

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home

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Dan Dean Sample

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

Des Moines, Iowa

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.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Hamilton's Funeral Home (605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309).

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

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hamilton Funeral Home



Sat

Oct 18

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hamilton's Funeral Home
605 Lyon St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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