Sam Field

Sam Field, 75, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center of a heart attack. Sam was born September 5, 1935, in Wheatland, Wyoming, the son of Earl E. and Dessie M.(Ireland) Field. His early years were spent in Wheatland, Hawk Springs, and Fort Laramie, Wyoming. At about age 12, Sam left home to work with horses in the Thomas Ranch between Ft. Laramie and Guernsey, Wyoming. Albert Thomas had noticed Sam's talent with horses and the knowledge he taught Sam was the basis for a lifetime of the love of working so successfully with horses and young people. In 1954, Sam enlisted in the U. S. Navy. Four years were spent aboard the U.S.S. Helena, the Flagship of the 7th Fleet. Sam's work ethic earned good conduct medals, China Service and an Outstanding Performance of Duty Award before he was discharged in 1958. Sam and Sharon Lass were married October 30, 1960 in Douglas, Wyoming. They became the proud parents of a son, Shadd, and daughter, Shelly. In 1964 Sam was one of the crew of fourteen to start at the WyCon Chemical Company plant west of Cheyenne. Sam rose up the ranks to become the Maintenance Planning Supervisor, the office he held for many years. Sam retired in 2001 and continued working his special talents with horses. Sam and his family, with friends, started the Cheyenne Wranglers 4-H Club. He especially enjoyed working with young people and their horses. Sam served as Laramie County 4-H Council President, Southeast Wyoming 4-H President, Wyoming State 4-H Horse Program President, and was one of the founders of the Wyoming State 4-H Horse Camp to help young people learn to work in all areas of horse management and training. He and his horse, "Jimmy" were beloved fixtures in the 4-H horse scene for many years. Sharon and Sam celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in October, 2010. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with their families. Sam is survived by his wife, Sharon; son, Shadd and wife Melanie; son-in-law, Bill James; brother, Floyd Thomas; sisters, Mary Ellen Wightman of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, Ethel Freouf of Lingle, Wyoming, and Linda Hageman of Douglas, Wyoming; and his very special four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shelly Field James; brother, George Field; and sisters, Rosalie Hunt of Cheyenne and Joan Jones of Torrington, Wyoming. Interment and military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery on Yellowstone Road, with memorial services to be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at Cheyenne Hills Church, 7505 Highway 30, with a reception following. Pallbearers will be Gerry Harvey, Bill Hogg, Bill Miller, Ron Sutherland, Jim Dibble and Ray Fisher. Honorary Pallbearers will be his special friends and co-workers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675, the American Diabetes Association, or a charity of one's choice.

Service

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 2:00pm

Cheyenne Hills Church

7505 U.S. Highway 30

CHEYENNE, WY 82001

Interment

Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery

10701 North Yellowstone Road

CHEYENNE, WY 82009

Interment and military honors will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at the Mountain View Memorial Park Cemetery.