Sam was born October 20, 1937 in Allen Dale, Missouri. When Sam was 16, he moved to Arizona where he met his wife, Donna, to whom he was married to for 50 years. Sam and Donna had two sons, Sammy and Cliff. After Donna’s death, Sam married Myrt in November 2008. Sam and Myrt were married for 12 years.
In 1962, Sam and his family moved to Fort Collins, where he worked as a drywaller for two years. Sam partnered with his Uncle Verl in subdividing properties. In the process of subdividing, they developed Sunrise Acres, which is east of town. When Sam started subdividing property, he started his own business, Hamblen and Sons Construction. He was known as a proficient contractor of custom homes. Sam also had several rental properties that he enjoyed maintaining.
Sam enjoyed family, vacations, traveling, hunting, building, “figuring numbers”, and helping his family in any way they needed. Sam became a social butterfly after marrying Myrt. He joined her in the Primetimers and together they enjoyed their trips, birthday parties, potlucks, and fellowship with the group. Sam was also a greeter at Timberline Church. Sam is survived by his wife Myrt; his two sons and their wives Sammy (Janett), Cliff (Carol); grandchildren J.C. (Jesse), Travis, Katie (Nick) Bobbi Jo, Rex (Sarah); great grandchildren Braxton, Kasen, Zephyr, Lane, Donna Jo, Riley, Logan, Payton, Raelynn, Paisley, and Zoey. Sam was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna, and one great grandson, Otto.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the Allnutt Funeral Service - Drake Road Chapel from 6:00-9:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held the following Monday, September 13, 2021 at 10:00 am at Timberline Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.allnuttftcollins.com for the Hamblen Family.
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