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Samuel Aker Obituary

Samuel Cole Aker, beloved son and brother, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2015, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, following a long battle with a degenerative disease. Sam first blessed our lives when he was born on April 19, 2001. He lived his entire life in Colorado Springs and attended Steele Elementary, North Middle School and Palmer High School.

Sam enjoyed several activities and was most happy running free in the great outdoors of Colorado as a younger boy, and then later, therapeutic horseback riding. He was deeply loved, touched all who knew and helped care for him, and will be greatly missed. Sam taught us all about love, patience, and kindness. He is survived by his parents, Dean and Kathy Aker, siblings Lindsay and Harrison, grandfather Frederick William Aker, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who treasured him dearly.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00, at Swan-Law Funeral Directors, 501 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs. A celebration service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at 11:00 at the First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Avenue. A reception will follow in the church Hospitality Center.

In lieu of flowers we would be honored to have you support Pennies for Nicoll Foundation, Colorado Springs Therapeutic Riding Center, or Zach's Place, all local organizations that helped provide wonderful support to Sam.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 8, 2015.

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Tim Downey

November 11, 2015

Your infectious smile, soft twinkle in your eyes and gentle knudges will never be forgotten. I was blessed to have known you little man. In His name, we will meet again.

Beth Jones

November 11, 2015

Running, running, running, grabbing everything within reach, sorting things, dancing, jumping on the mini-trampoline, playing catch, playing "push-and-pull", eating PBJ sandwiches, and more running... These will forever be some of my special memories of Sam's years at Steele Elementary.

John and Ashley Mixon

November 11, 2015

Our family continues to pray for your sweet family. Leslie spoke of Sam often and with so much love and admiration for all of you.

Carol Long

November 11, 2015

Sam was such a spirited person and I loved working with him at FUMC in the summers. I am sad to hear of his passing but I know that he is running with the Lord now, with nothing to dampen his spirit! My prayers are with you and your whole family through this time.

November 11, 2015

Most sincere sympathy on your loss. I know God will help you to endure because he cares for you. ( 1Peter 5 : 7 ).

November 10, 2015

My family and I were blessed to have Sam in our lives from the time you brought him to our home to the years we new him at North Middle School. Sam has profoundly touched our lives and will be dearly missed.
Blessings to your family,

Katherine Sanford, Sean McCormick and Madison McCormick

Janita McGregor

November 10, 2015

Dean, Kathy, Lindsay and Harrison,

Sam will forever be in our hearts...my heart breaks with your whole family. This past week, the teachers, volunteers and children of FUMC lifted you all in prayer and we will continue to pray for you all.

Grace and deepest peace,

Dudley and Brenda Hendry

November 10, 2015

Thinking of you and your sweet family.
Sam is now in the arms of Jesus!

Kim Ross

November 9, 2015

Dean and Kathy and family - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Samuel. I send prayers and lots of love as he starts his new journey with the Lord. May you all be blessed with the wonderful memories you have made as a family.

Sam and Nathan - Fernandina Beach

Trina Suki

November 9, 2015

Thinking of you all and wishing I could give you guys a big hug. The pictures are wonderful - thank you so much for sharing them!

Terry Allen Little

November 9, 2015

I LOVE all of his pictures.... so handsome and full of life! I will always have memories of him twirling my hair :) He was loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Mama Jane Cain

November 9, 2015

Those pictures! Says it all. That's Sam. I love you and always will.

Leslie Braswell

November 9, 2015

May Jesus bless your family with His comfort right now. Praying for you with love...

Tracie Nicoll

November 9, 2015

Samuel Cole ~ you touched the hearts of everyone who knew you. You will be missed by so many. We LOVE you, buddy! XOXOXO! Doug, Tracie and Cam

Jamie Harrison

November 8, 2015

There are no words. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing son with me. He was quite the cowboy.

Vanessa Leiker

November 8, 2015

I will always remember Sam's beautiful smile and am glad to have had the privilege of teaching him at Steele. May God hold you all in his hands during this time.

jan allan

November 8, 2015

I feel so privileged and blessed to have cared for you, Sammy, for 14 months. You and your wonderful, loving parents enriched my life beyond measure. Fly with the angels, Sam! I can't wait to see you again!

Connie Edwards

November 8, 2015

I was so blessed to have the opportunity to know and care for Sam as his cna. He was so sweet and gentle.

Jeanne Kleinman Williams

November 8, 2015

During the time I spent at North, I was fortunate to have the gift of knowing you, Sam, and your loving family. Thank you for the gifts all of you gave to those of us lucky enough to be part of your lives. My healing thoughts are with your family and friends.

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