Obituary of Savage SAM

Sam C. Savage Sr., age 75 of Lake Havasu City, completed his journey in this world on Thursday, March 4, 2004. A lifetime love of one, a brother to 13, father of three, a grandfather to four. He was born on September 30, 1928 to Mike and Minnie Savage in Cecil Township, Pennsylvania. He moved with his family to Lake Havasu City in 1989 from Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio.Sam was a 41-year member of Local Laborer's Union 860. He served as an MP in the United States Marine Corp.Sam added joy to many people with his contagious smile and colorful sense of humor. He served as a surrogate father to many. He taught people how to work hard and enjoy life to the fullest. He was a lover of all music and took great pride in his collection of acoustic guitars and his Latin rhythm. On any sunny day Sam could be found motorcycling, sunbathing, or pruning his prized fruit trees. He will be deeply missed and loved by all that were lucky enough to know him.Sam is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of 37 years, Vernita Louise Savage; sons, Mark Mathew Savage and his wife Tanya of Seabeck, WA and Sam Charles Savage Jr. and Jenny Martin of Lake Havasu; daughter Rachel Viney of Lake Havasu; brothers, Peter Savage of Panama, NY and Joe Savage of Strongsville, OH; sisters, Dorothy McCoy of Stockdale, PA and Rosie Chepes of Lucas, OH; grandchildren, Kaylee Savage, Victoria Savage, Taylor Viney and Harley (Skooter) Viney.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 9 at 10:00 AM at Lietz-Fraze Chapel with Rev. Carol Sheffield officiating. The Marine Corp. League will be conducting full military honors.Arrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.