Joey Samson

Joey (formerly known as Josie) Samson passed away at the age of 21 after a lifetime battle with

Congenital Heart Disease on March 2nd, 2022. Per her wishes, she was surrounded by her

family as she took her final courageous breath at her home in Commerce City, Colorado. She

left this world the same way she came in, with her mother (Marnie) and father (Eric) right by her

side.

Joey was born on September 5th, 2000. Shortly after her birth, doctors learned of her condition.

Throughout her life, she had experienced over 50 surgeries, 5 of which were open heart. If you

knew her, you knew she never went anywhere without a smile. From making the entire team of

doctors cry from laughter, to waking up early to get the freshly charged power wheels to ride

around the hospital halls as we followed behind her with leads and oxygen, moments with her

were never dull. Doctors originally estimated she wouldn’t live to see her 5th birthday.

Amazingly, we were able to celebrate monumental life moments with her such as her first crush,

getting her drivers license, first tattoo, high school graduation, and turning the anticipated 21

years old.

Throughout her lifetime of illness she managed to always maintain her positive attitude and

never let her condition slow her down. If there is one lesson she taught us, it was to never take

life too seriously and to laugh as often as possible.

She is survived by her mother, Marnie Samson; her father Eric Samson; her four sisters and

best friends, Kacie, Sydney, Megan, and Christine.

Joey’s funeral service, officiated by Minister Josh Higgins, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday

March 9th at Pratt Parkway Christian Church, 1601 S Pratt Pkwy, Longmont, CO 80504. Her

final resting place will be at Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary & Cemetery, 7777 W. 29th Ave in

Wheat Ridge, CO. Please note, the graveside service following her funeral service is a closed

family event. The family will be hosting an open reception from 2:30-6:00 p.m. at Buffalo Run

Golf Course 15700 E 112th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022.

Memorial donations may be made to 2HEARTS, a nonprofit that provides support and education

for children, youth and families affected by Congenital Heart Disease. Joey was an ambassador

for the 2HEARTS organization for over 8 years and as part of her last wishes, would like all

donations to benefit children just like her. 2HEARTS has expressed that a scholarship will be

created in Joey’s name in the coming year.

Thank you for the love, support and privacy toward the family during this time.

“It was a short one, but it was a good one” - Joey Samson