Dennis Peter Nick Samila passed away on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. Dad passed peacefully at home with his loving wife Lillian Samila by his side, while holding his hand. Cancer took its toll on Dad and sadly took him too early from all of us.
Dennis was predeceased by his sisters Elsie,
Madaline, and brother Terry.
Dennis is survived by his six children, Nadine,
David, Brian, Tami, Dean, and Shawn, as well as his eleven grandchildren,
Jake, Cassidy, Payton, Brooklyn, Evan, Mitchel, Jacob, Lachlan, Piper, David,
and Nicholas.
Dennis was born in 1943, in the small town of
Porcupine Plains, Saskatchewan. He moved to Kamloops in the early 60’s
where he remained for the rest of his life. Dad worked for the City of Kamloops
for 38 years before he retired. He went back to work doing various odd jobs
before joining the Wal-Mart team as a shipper receiver.
One of Dad’s real passions was working with mom in their Ceramic shop. Dad loved casting new things for mom to paint. When people would come to the shop, dad would show off the latest project mom had completed. To him they weren’t just customers, they were friends too. That really defines dad. He loved to talk with everyone. He put everyone at ease the moment he met them. His eyes where pure kindness, his touch was gentle, and his outlook very positive. Dad always had some wisdom to impart to all. Dad was an amazing husband, father, co-worker, friend, neighbor, and animal lover.
He will
be missed by all who knew him.
4 Tributes
My condolences to the family. Late 1960’s Dennis lived in the little house behind the Sport Centre in North Kamloops and always there (most mornings) to let us in for hockey practice like 5 am — some days we had to wake him up – great person
This is a great loss to all who know Dennis! Special love and hugs to his family who will miss him more than word can express. Dennis is a man who will continue to live on in the hearts of all who know him. His kindness and helpful spirit have enriched all of our lives. We are all better people because of his sweet example. Thank you, Dennis for living an inspiring life. With love and honour!
May the God of all comfort bring His special comfort to everyone feeling the pain of this separation!!
Our sympathies to Lilli and family. Dennis was always a warm person who fostered love and kindness to all. It was a pleasure to be around him.
He is in such a beautiful place, watching and loving from afar.
Kerry, Mal, Tiffany, Kristen, Madison, Carter, Jade
Lilli was so sorry to read of your and your family’s loss. My heartfelt condolences.