Family & Friends Honour George Sample on His 90th Birthday

Family & Friends Honour George Sample on His 90th Birthday

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

George Sample celebrated his 90th birthday on December 18 at Vegreville Bowling Alley.

This was fitting as Corinne Audy, Owner of the Vegreville Bowling Alley, said George held the highest score of 268 for the single senior men’s game during the 2022 season.

When George was asked what he credited for his long life, he replied, “I worked all my life which kept me healthy and out of trouble. I also kept active and played music.”

George Sample speaks to those in attendance.

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Marilyn Kuzio echoed this sentiment. She said when George was 70-years-old he went to work for her and her husband Allan for 15 years driving combine during harvest. “George is special because he is such a good worker and storyteller. He had such an interesting life. Also, he is such a kind and giving soul.”

Velma Sample said there are so many ways her husband George is special. “He is still very active. We will be married for 70 years in June of 2023 and we had a lot of good times together. He can be quite tender hearted.”

Bruce Sample said his father could fix anything. “He used to spend quite a bit of time with his kids. He went fishing and camping with us. We also played a lot of board games together.”

Some of the family and friends who attended the party. Family, in no particular order: Cody Conway, Pete Conway, Kathy Conway, George Sample, Bruce Sample, Velma Sample, Dory Sample, Jake Sample, Jackie Sample, Larry Sample.

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