Samuel Thomas LeMar
August 29, 2015
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Samuel Thomas LeMar, 13, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Sam was born June 26, 2002 in Irving, Texas to Joel and Jennifer (Rice) LeMar. He was an 8th-grader at Indian Hills Junior High School in Clive.
Sam loved video games, Legos, recess, reading, and inventing games with rules so impossible to follow only he could win. He loved music and played the cello. He was an exceptional artist and writer. He was passionate about Marvel, his favorite characters being Nova, Ant-Man and Daredevil. He looked forward to being a teacher or an author and especially a father. He was sarcastic and hilariously funny. Sam loved to make people smile.
Over 18 months with leukemia, Sam grew to love his care teams at Blank Children's and Masonic Children's who with their loving hands helped Sam endure his aggressive treatments.
Sam is survived by his parents, Joel and Jennifer; his big sister, Elizabeth; his little brother, Ben; his grandparents, Jerry and Gail LeMar, Susan LeMar, Tom and Paula Rice; aunts, Angie LeMar, Denise Steim, Tammy LeMar, Shannon Rice; uncles, Curt LeMar, Jeff Rice; cousins, Sara and Michael LeMar, Rachel and Claire Steim, Sophia and Madelyn Rice; and best friends, Brogan, Conor, Eli, Mikail and Ryan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 4 from 5:00 to 8 p.m., with a 7:30 Rosary, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 7075 Ashworth Road in West Des Moines. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 5 at 10 a.m. at the church followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Compassion Fund at Blank Children's Hospital or Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Annette and Patrick McDevitt
09/05/2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jennifer, and hope that you find comfort and strength in family, friends, and all the lives that have been touched by Sam. You have a great support system at work and our hearts are heavy during this time.
Dick and Joan Ford
09/05/2015
We learned about Sam through our son, Tom Ford, and his daughter, Megan Ford and have been praying for Sam and your family these past 18 months. Megan and Sam had much in common as they went through treatment and Sam was such an inspiration and blessing to Megan. We pray that our Lord will bless you all with strength and faith durinng this time.
Gail and Allen Zagoren
09/04/2015
Sue, Jerry and Gail -
Allen and I were so sorry to hear about your grandson, Sam. We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your families. No parent or grandparent should bury their child or grandchild, it's not right. You are all in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days, weeks and months to come.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Allen and Gail Zagoren
Serhat and Bengu Tekinalp
09/04/2015
We do not know Sam or his family personally (Serhat works at the same place with Jennifer), but we were, like many others touched by his bravery. We are so sorry for your loss, we wish your family strength. you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael McMurry
09/03/2015
I do not know Sam's parents or siblings but I have been a friend of his Grandfather Tom Rice for 50 years and wish to express my most heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Tom ask me to read the last chapter of Sam's Caringbridge. It was touching, moving and most poignant. It made the reader feel as if he/she knew Sam which is the feature of great writing .The narrative was excellent and thank you for sharing the same with us. Sam would have been very proud.
Penny Ford Fogel
09/03/2015
To the parents and family of Sam, I am so sorry for the loss of this beautiful life. Jerry, my heart goes out to you in this time of enormous grief.
Barb Halda
09/03/2015
So sorry for your loss, Susan. Please give my condolences to the rest of your family as well.
Harriett Graney Harrow
09/03/2015
My condolences to the parents of this marvelous boy, and especially to my old friend Jerry LeMar, his Grandpa. I see that Jerry's wonderful sense of humor was inherited by Sam. Blessings to the family in their grief.
Bonnie Nelson
09/01/2015
You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you struggle through this very difficult time. Sam was a SUPER HERO, his super powers will be with you forever. I will be praying the rosary in my city as you are gathered in West Des Moines as I will be unable to join you on Fri and Sat. Be gentle with each other as you struggle through the next weeks, months and years.
Cynthia Ockleberry
09/01/2015
You have my deepest condolences. I will lift your family (and all those touched by Sammy's life) in prayer as you face the difficult days and months to come. May the Holy Spirit comfort in ways that mortal words cannot express.
Kevin & Linda Mittag
09/01/2015
Our heart goes out to all of you. We feel your pain and loss. All I can say is trust in the Lord, and one day again you will see Sammy again. No more pain, needles, people poking at him. ect. He is now running & jumping just like he should be. That is a promise from God. I know things will be different now, but just try to hold on to the memories. Each life truly touches another, and I know Sammy has touched many lives. We love you all. xoxoxo
Susie Stroud
09/01/2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart is with all of you. I have been saying prayers and thinking of you through this time.
Sincerely, Susie Stroud
Francina Girard & Family
09/01/2015
Dear Jen- I only got to meet Sam virtually through the post you shared on Facebook. I got to see him play soccer, yawn during karate, go to the beach and experience such a wonderful, happy, loved life. My prayers have been for your family since you let us know Sam had begin to fight such a valiant battle. My prayers are still with your family, may the lord's light provide warmth and comfort to you all as this period of healing settles.
Tina Peterson & Family
08/31/2015
Jennifer & Family,
I am so sorry about Sam, he was an inspiration to all. A true Super Hero. Please know you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Stacey Rycroft
08/31/2015
There aren't enough words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be.