We honor your memory...10 years gone❤ the whole family gathered to celebrate you today...great stories, good laughs, some tears, and yes...some scotch❤ and the memorial Papa Sam poker tournament. 

Hi Sammy, well another year past . Would love to have heard what you would have said about that one..
Miss you my Friend. 

Hey Big Dogg miss you lots. I'll choke down a Scotch for you today and chase it with whiskey lol

Thinking about you as your Birthday approaches.
Miss you..

Hey Sammy well another year past big guy. Miss you bud

Hey Big Dogg gonna tip one back for you, miss you man.

It's almost a year since Sam's passing and I offer a prayer at this time that his family and friends have, and will have, a comfort knowing a good man lived, was loved & regarded by so many, and he is not forgotten.  Warmest Regards to All. God Bless, Cousin Leslie (nee Webb) "Thanks for the memories Sam! You were a fine cousin, one I'm glad to have happy memories of!"

It is so sad to learn about cousin Sam's early passing. And although we lost touch childhood memories of happier times will remain with me from the many visits we shared together at Gramma & Grampa Zahara's home in Rycroft, Alberta.  Reading what others said about you Sam, this 'ole world is a poorer place with your passing which came much too early in life. May all your family & friends find comfort, as hopefully only time can bring,....  God Bless you Sam & all who are left to grieve your loss.   ~ Cousin Leslie & Family, (Daffyd), Azura, Adon, Zarrid, Zeff, Michael

Sam, the regional managers meetings will never be the same. Thanks for all the laughs!
Willy Neufeld

Very sad to hear of Sam's passing.  He was truly one of the good guys and will be missed by all his friends at Schneider Electric. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

We are so sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts are with you during this tough time.  Jody, Jay, Anthea and Lyndon

Sam ,  you will be deeply missed by everyone's life you touched. When I started at Eecol you always had time to answer any questions I had.  I am going to miss the talks  we had when I called on you in Slave Lake. I will raise a glass in your memory. 

Perry Bohachyk
DAD Sales

Susan, 

We are very sorry to hear about Sam's passing. Fondly remember seeing you and Sam together and knowing as well as seeing how much you loved each other.

Our thoughts are with you during this time and please know if you need anything we are just a call away.

Marylou and Clayton Kruppke

Sam I am going to miss the talks we had, the time we spent, and the jokes you played. I always knew it was you and had a laugh every time before I picked up the phone when you called. You always had good advice for me and I always wanted to pay it back in some way.  
Susan I am so sorry for you and your family for this loss, Sam was an amazing person with a big heart for his family and his friends.

Susan and family
It comes with deep sadness to hear of Sam's passing.  Sam was a remarkable individual.  His positive, warm, caring personality will be missed by all.  I always looked forward to meeting with Sam on my trips to EECOL Slave Lake.  He will never be forgotten.
With Our Sincere Sympathy, 
Norbert & Joanne Rolheiser

Susan
Sam was one of those people that truly affected the people that surrounded him in a way that they could never forget. He was gracious, honest, and a great mentor to so many of the people that he worked with. I'm glad to have raised a Scotch with him from time to time and will do so again in his honor.
To the brave fight Sammy!

Dick and Candy Slobodian

My sincerest condelences to the Gilliland family from a work colleague of Brian's.

Truly going to miss you Sammy, Sure enjoyed all the laughs and good times we had together right from the day I started at EECOL. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
James Bast

Susan:  You and Sam had a relationship that shone through.  Sam will be sadly missed by you, children and extended family including those from the east.  Those of us who met him were touched by his endearing and enduring qualities. His kindness, generosity, perception, love of life and love touched many.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate his life with family and friends.
Your "eastern" aunties--
Andree and Raymonde and families.

Susan,
All my condolences. Sam helped me so much when I first got started at EECOL when I went to Slave Lake. He was a great man.

Susan
Please accept my deepest condolence. Sam touched everyone he worked with in a positive way and will be truly missed by all of us at EECOL.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dareen & Shelley Buium

Sam was a wonderful man , supporting me through my carreer .Always adding encouragement with his possitive outlook on life. He will be sadly missed. My wife and I hold Sam in our Prayers...
Bill and Betty Lee Rivers

So sad to hear about cousin Sam's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to Susan, Brian, Susanne and their families at their loss. Although we lost touch over the years, thoughts of happier times are always in my memory.  Take care.

Susan and family,
We were so sorry to hear of Sams passing,
I really enjoyed working  and socializing with Sam over the years.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this dificult time.

Pat and Val Horiachka

Sam, you were a truly wonderful man. You were my mentor when I first started working. You will truly be missed.

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Samuel Young Gilliland

August 13, 1953 – March 19, 2012

Memories Funeral Home

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