Warren McRae Samples

Warren Samples died in Overlake Hospital on January 25th, 2024 at the age of 90. Warren was born on November 23rd in Richmond, California to Claude and Margery Samples. He graduated from Richmond High School early and promptly joined the Air Force in 1951. He served until 1955. He married Jo Ann Lacey in 1967 and they settled in Seahurst, WA. In 1976 they moved to Fullerton, CA where he worked for Holmes and Narver for many years, managing large-scale construction projects that took him to places like Alaska, Hawaii, and Saudi Arabia. He retired from Holmes and Narver in 1984 and moved to his favorite city, San Francisco. A huge 49ers and Giants fan, he attended many games at Candlestick. Later, he and Jo Ann moved to Bellevue, WA where he began another career managing capital projects for the Bellevue School District. He managed the renovation of existing school buildings as well as building brand new schools. When his wife Jo Ann became ill, he selflessly cared for her until her death. He enjoyed spending his free time traveling, going to watch the thoroughbreds at Emerald Downs and following his favorite sports teams. He will be remembered for his great generosity.

Warren is survived by his stepchildren Matt (Stephanie) Sandmeyer of Bothell, WA, and Margaret (Drake) Sandmeyer-Dodge of Costa Mesa, CA, his sister Nanci (James) Paulson of Camarillo, and his grandchildren Ryan, Dane and Miles. He is preceded in death by his wife Jo Ann and his parents.

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