Nancy Ann Samson

Nancy A. Samson was born on May 5, 1937 to Frank and Ruth Wehrmeister, in Toledo, Ohio. She attended St. James Catholic Grade School, on Orchard St., in Toledo, Ohio. After grade school, Nancy attended Notre Dame Academy, in Toledo, graduating in 1955. While attending a party, Nancy met her soul mate, Ken Samson, who she married on July 14, 1958, Flag Day so Ken could never forget. During high school, Nancy worked at the candy counter at the Rivoli Theater, on St. Clair St. in downtown Toledo. After graduation, Nancy worked as a book keeper for Toledo Trust Bank, eventually becoming a teller. Nancy left Toledo Trust to take on her most rewarding career of being a house wife and mother. After her children were grown, she went back to working at Toledo Trust, part time, and, for the holidays, at Lion Store in Southwyck Mall. Nancy moved to Maumee, Ohio in the late 60's where she raised her 2 children, Jim and Mike Samson. Beyond her love of being a wife and mother, Nancy enjoyed escaping to Bay Point, on Lake Erie in Marblehead, Ohio, for over 40 years. She could be found there almost every weekend in the summer, laying on the beach or wading in the water, while camping. Nancy enjoyed traveling with her husband Ken, especially their annual trip to Florida, to visit close friends. Almost every night of the week, Nancy loved to go out to dinner with friends and family. Left overs were on the nights she did not go out, and Nancy always commented that she never had cook anymore. Having a glass of wine every night was an important ritual. "CHEERS!" as she always said before having a sip. When her grandsons were born, she spoiled them, supporting their activities, and bragging about them to her friends and neighbors. Nancy was a proud lifelong member of St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church, especially when she could sit in the back and watch her husband, Ken, usher. Nancy was taken by angels to reunite with her husband Ken, and parents, on September 19, 2024. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ruth Wehrmeister, and her loving husband, Ken Samson. Nancy is survived by her sons and daughter in laws, Jim and Cindy (Martin) Samson, and Mike and Kelly (Bucher) Samson; grandsons Ben, Tyler and Dylan Samson. She is also survived by her sisters Kay Lehner, and Janet Motter, brothers Tom (Judy) Wehrmeister, and Dave (Lisa) Wehrmeister, along with many nieces and nephews. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Monday, September 23 from 3:00-7:00, with a Scripture Service at 7:00. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church on Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. The family would like to throw out a huge thank you to the staff at Elizabeth Scott, buildings 1 and 2, Lakes of Monclova, and Hospice of Northwest Ohio, who has taken great care of Nancy over the last few years of her journey. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Please leave a condolence message for the family at Coylefuneralhome.com.

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Nancy Ann Samson

May 5, 1937 - September 19, 2024