Gordon Sampson

Gordon Sampson, 84 of Motley, passed away at Sanford Hospital Fargo on Thursday, November 26, 2020. There will be a celebration of life held in the spring of 2021.

Gordon was born to Peter and Christine (Johnson) Sampson on 10.22.1936 in Ayr, North Dakota. He graduated from Motley High School and enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Navy and was a Korean Era Veteran.  After serving, Gordon married Yvonne Scheid on June 18, 1960 in Motley, MN. Together they lived in Eden Prairie until 1972 when they moved back to the Motley area. Gordon worked at 3M as a machinist, and he also enjoyed farming. He could make anything and truly enjoyed building up new things.  Gordon also enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Yvonne; his children Debbie (Brian) Haataja and their 7 children and 12 grandchildren, Gary (Nancy) Sampson and their 2 children and 4 grandchildren; Jeff (Gina) Sampson and their 2 children, Robbie (Lorri) Sampson and their 5 children; brother Dick Sampson; sister Ila Moga.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters June McElroy, Rose Anderson, and Alta Evensong.