Samuel Grooms Obituary


SAMUEL PAUL GROOMS
July 14, 1939 ~ August 13, 2017

Samuel Grooms born July 14, 1939 in Baltimore, MD to Gertude and Samuel Grooms, passed away on August 13, 2017 in Vancouver, WA at age 78. Samuel spent the majority of his life serving our country as a Marine. Samuel enjoyed volunteering as he always said "I am living on borrowed time." He took that borrowed time and made the most of it by giving back to veterans and numerous charities. He is survived by his sister, daughter, granddaughter, and great grandson.
Memorial services will be held August 31, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at the American Legion Smith-Reynolds Post 14, 4607 NE St. James Road, Vancouver, WA 98663. Donations may be made to the American Legion or the 40 ET.
Please sign his guestbook at www.columbian.com/obits

Published by The Columbian on Aug. 27, 2017.
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After years of wondering how you´ve been, I finally found you went to be with the lord. You were a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. My oldest joined the Marines and I´ve told him all about you and our daily talks before you worked out. Rest eat my friend.

Amanda Underwood

Friend

June 2, 2022

Just heard about this today. This man was a huge blessing to my son who joined the Marine Corps in 2011. Sam went with him to the recruiter, spent time with my son and took him under his wing to make sure he was treated with dignity and respect and that he knew what to except when he joined.
He welcomed him back from boot camp with open arms and spent time talking to him about experiences and answering questions...
Thank you sir for your service and you are dearly missed but, will never be forgotten!

Susan Oberst

Friend

August 11, 2018

A true MARINE. A great neighbor. Your watch is over Marine; you stand relieved by all those whose lives you've touched. Semper Fi.

Sylvester Family

August 31, 2017

Sam,
THanks for being a friend while at Skyview.
Martha

Martha Johnson

August 31, 2017

Sam, You will be sorely missed by Trent and myself. Our dinners out, big hugs when we saw you and constant support will be hard to replace. Thank you for the example of selfless service to others, kindness and honest advice.

Tiffany Plous

August 31, 2017

Your love of Family, Friend's and Country was AWSOME.....you will be missed, your friend, Debbi Kessler

August 30, 2017

SEMPER FI' BROTHER... SEMPER FI'... SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE

Lynn Vaughn

Friend

August 30, 2017

SEMPER FI' BROTHER... SEMPER FI'

Lynn Vaughn

August 30, 2017

Sam , Our time spent together was one of working at the Port of Vancouver and we enjoyed that time. Your quick whit and get it done attitude helped to move the days along. my support to the family that will miss you.

Mark Savage

August 28, 2017

It was an honor to know and work with Sam at the Port of Vancouver. He made work fun, and he truly gave to this country through his military service and the kids at the school. I

Deb Taylor

August 28, 2017

Happy memories of Sam Grooms, especially with his "partner in crime" Tom Gibson here at the Port of Vancouver USA. Always a great story teller and fun to just visit with. RIP Sir.

Matt Oftedahl

August 28, 2017

It was a true privilege to know Sam. I will miss that smile & his big bear hugs. Rest in peace, my friend.

- Nancy Wistrand

August 27, 2017

Sam, Thank you for making me feel safe for years as a great security guard in Vancouver schools. You were a great man with a very kind heart.

Carolynn Lindeman

Coworker

August 24, 2017

Sammy you were so loved and will be missed

Stephanie Provenzano

August 20, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sam's death. Such a great guy that acted tough, but was a softy when it came to his family & friends??

Marla

August 20, 2017

Hey 1stSgt of Marines...

Thank you for your service to our Country and our Veterans community,you will not be forgotten, always remembered. You are now looking down on us and that infectious smile is present within all of us. You will be missed my brother.

Semper Fidelis

John Stofiel

Brother

August 16, 2017

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