Obituary
Steven Wayne Samson was born December 9th, 1976 to Eugene and Arlene Samson (nee Cardinal). He is survived by his special friend, Trista Ward; daughters, Tressa Soosay (Hector), Mena Samson and grandchildren Kurtis, Mia and Ava; his brothers, Derek and Kyle Samson, Darren Christopher Cardinal; sisters, Duanna Johansen and Kayla Samson; his aunties, Glenda Swampy, Janice Starlight, Cynthia Swampy, Tannis Swampy (Jason), Wendy Cardinal, Norine Cardinal (Arthur Smiley); uncles, Derwin Swampy, Leon (Julie) and Leslie (Marilyn) Cardinal as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Steven is predeceased by his brother, Kirk Samson; maternal grandparents, Frank & Jennie Cardinal (nee Bull); paternal grandparents, William & Philomena Samson (nee Smallboy); uncles, Clifford, Wayne & Chester Cardinal, Billy Swampy; aunts, Rema Chief (nee Cardinal); cousin, Wolfgang Rain; sister-in-law, Terranda Samson; maternal great-great-grandfather, Jacob Bull & Mistik; paternal great-great-grandfather, Ahpiciciw (Coyote Bobtail’s son) and great-grandmother, Isabelle Smallboy.
Steven was proud business owner of a High Pressure Steam Truck; he also worked in the Oil Field Business as a vac truck driver for various companies, and a wild land firefighter.
He loved the outdoors especially the mountains he skied, snow boarded, bungee jumped and skydived - he loved the adrenaline rush. He initiated into the Pow Wow Circle as a Traditional Dancer during the Samson Cree Nation Celebration. This was when he embraced our culture and traditions.
Steven had a special bond with all his family and they would have stories of how he was their protector.
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