Samuel Marion Carey, 81

Samuel Marion Carey, 81, passed away on July 23, 2007 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho after he became ill while visiting his children and attending a family reunion.

Sam was born on Dec. 13, 1925 in Commerce, Okla., to Samuel W. and Artie Elizabeth (Dodson) Carey. After his education, he was drafted into the US Navy at the age of 18.

He served during WWII in the Pacific. After his discharge, he returned to Nevada to become a Hard Rock Miner which he continued until his retirement.

He visited a friend in Bonners Ferry, Idaho where he met and married Evalie Harper. From that marriage they had seven children: Jeanne Carey King, Linda Carey Gilliland, Mike Poston, Sam Carey, Steve Carey, Beth Carey Ford and Mark Carey. Sam and Evalie were divorced, and he then married Maxine Doty and raised her children: Maxine Brunow, Lois Brunow, Fred Brunow, Jimmie Haven and Tammy Haven. They were later divorced.

Sam then married Patricia Miller who had four daughters Patsy, Peggy, Geneva and Carol. Pat preceded Sam in death.

In 1997, Sam married his current wife Diane Thomas who has four children Carl, Lauri, David and Kathleen.

Sam was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Jean Carey Gondolfo, two granddaughters, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson.

Services will be held at a later date in Armagosa Valley, Nev., with burial in Manchester, Mont.