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Samuel Heizer Obituary

Samuel E. Heizer, 69, went into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sept 15, 2016 at his home in Lee's Summit, MO. His love for fishing, hunting and golf was surpassed only by his love for his Lord, his family and his friends. He was retired from Mountain Bell/US West Telephone after 31 years. He also worked for Lucent Communications and Qwest. After moving from Colorado Springs following the tragic loss of his dear wife, Nancy in 2006, Sam served Christ in his local church, Abundant Life Church of Lee's Summit, MO, in the choir and working with troubled youth. His generosity, joyful presence, and, of course, bellowing laugh will be missed by all who knew him.

Sam was born July 20, 1947 in Boulder, CO to John and Mildred Heizer. He graduated from Wasson High School in 1965 as a Boy Scout (Troop 63) and member of the Chess Club.

Sam is survived by his sons, Jeff of Colorado Springs; Tim Heizer of Lee's Summit, MO; and Ken Heizer of Olathe, KS; his brother, John of Spring Hill, KS; his half-brothers, Bill Chappell of Seattle and Bruce Chappell of Denver; eleven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Sam is also survived by two step-children, July and Clay of San Francisco.

A memorial service will be held at 1pm on Saturday, October 15 at Mesa Hills Bible Church, 615 W Uintah St in Colorado Springs.

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

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 22, 2016.

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Joan Kay

September 30, 2016

To the family of Mr. Heizer,
I know this is a difficult time for you. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one, Mr. Samuel. May the God of all Comforts be with you to help you to endure day by day.

Best Father, Best Grandfather, Best Great Grandfather, Best Friend, Best Golfer, Best Fisherman, and lets just say LOVED by Many <3 Miss Ya <3

Jeffrey D. Heizer

September 23, 2016

Peach Ladner

September 22, 2016

Sam,
You were so helpful to my sister and I when we had to come to assignments in Colorado Springs. You always had a smile and a great laugh. You're a great guy and and I know our dear Lord thinks so too.

Dave Kalbach

September 19, 2016

When Sammie called me and I knew it was not my Birthday (he always called on my Birthday) I knew that it had something to do with golf. Sam was the best golfer I ever played with. He is the only person I played with to shoot under par without cheating. I miss his calls.

Tim Jones

September 19, 2016

We're ALL going to miss Sam. He was a wonderful, caring friend. Always had a smile and kind word to pass along!

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