Samuel "Sam" Boddie passed away on December 12th, 2018, in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 59 years old. Sam was born July 4th, 1959 in Wheaton, Illinois and grew up nearby in Winfield, Illinois where he made many lifelong friendships.
He was an avid sports fan and particularly loved the Chicago Bears, the Bulls and the Cubs. Sam loved his family and his friends, spending time at the Columbia River, relaxing with an Old-Style and classic rock and roll. He was loved dearly by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Sam was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sterling Boddie, his mother, Carol Baranowski, stepfather Gerald Baranowski and his sister Margaret "Peggy" Ruiz.
He is survived by his three loving children, Jacinda, Sara, Sammy, his sister Rebecca, brother Bill, four granddaughters, one grandson, one great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held for Sam by his many dear friends in Tacoma.
No formal services are being held but we encourage everyone who knew and loved him to find your own way to honor his memory.
Hi Daddy happy late birthday! I miss u and hope you are watching over me now
Hi Daddy! I know you were with me through this surgery and thank you for helping me get through. I was so scared until i felt you with me then i wasnt afraid at all! I love you everyday Dad and i always will❤
Hi Daddy, happy birthday! Fourth of July is just not the same anymore. I miss you a lot and love you forever
Happy Father's Day Daddy! I miss you and I love you to the moon and back!
Hi Daddy I miss you!
Hi Daddy I can't believe it's been a year Since You've Been Gone still doesn't even seem real some days I wish we were closer in my adult years I wish you got to know your grandkids they would have loved U so much I wish you could give me some good advice because sometimes I don't even know what I'm doing out here anyways I I love you and hope that we get to see each other again someday in some form
Hi Daddy! I really miss you and just wish I could talk to you again. You were so smart, when I was a little girl I thought you knew everything. I'm going to be 40 in about a week, can you believe it? I wish you could be here to celebrate with me. I love you Daddy ❤️
Hi Daddy, thinking about you alot today, I miss you so much! I love you💓
I remember whenever I said "so?" you would always say, "sew buttons on your underwear!" I don't know exactly what that means, but it's funny and I always say it when someone says so. I miss your sense of humor alot, you were really funny sometimes! Love you to the moon and back Daddy💓
Father's day was hard this year, I miss you so much Daddy. I wish we would have talked more these past few years. I learned so much from you and you were a great Dad. I love you forever💓
I miss you Daddy 🧡🧡
Many memories with your family when you lived in Apache Junction. He will always be remembered.
I miss you Daddy and hope you're flying with the angels now❤️
I love you Dad.
My Dad
Just Heard. Sam was a good friend. Had alot of Fun. Boys of Winfield are Sad. Happy for the times we had. God Bless Him
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