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Sam KNUDSEN Obituary

KNUDSEN, Sam
(Stephen Keith):
On September 16, 2019, peacefully with Sue. Dearly loved soulmate and righthand man of Sue. Loved and adored superhero of Jessie and Ben and cherished by his 4 legged friends Poppy and Tilly.
'You are our world, Today, Tomorrow and always'
The family wish to acknowledge the tender care extended to Sam by the staff from the Cancer Care Team at St George's, Ward 26 Christchurch Hospital, Nurse Maude and the Nurse Maude Hospice especially the care and attention from Jordanna, Sookie, Jan and Tatiana, the awesome TWS team, lead by Val Cassin, supported by Wendy Lorenz and Clarke Vincent, the wider TWS Crew. To the 'A' Team Alastair and Leanne, Brian and Lynette, Ru and Claire, Pauline (Chucky) and Julia, your support has been above and beyond, words cannot express the love and support through Sammy's journey, you all have shown us. xxxooo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left at the service for Sam and Sue's charity of choice. Messages to the Knudsen family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch, 8443. A Funeral Service for Sam will be held in the Christian Cullen Lounge, Level 1, Metropolitan Stand, Addington Raceway and Events Centre, 75 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington, on Thursday, September 19, at 1.30pm.

Published by The Press on Sep. 17, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Sam KNUDSEN

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17 Entries

September 5, 2021

RIP Sam

Bev Purchase

October 7, 2019

Sue so sorry to hear of the passing of Sam. He was such a kind and gentle man who would do anything for anyone. He did so much for Redwood School. My thoughts are with you

Noel Batstone

October 4, 2019

Sue Im devastated for you loosing your soul mate. We had so many special times together He was a fanatic friend to me
Sue I truly feel for your loss xx

September 26, 2019

So saddened to learn of Sam's passing. Redwood School days were such fun times. Great Memories. My deepest condolences. Thinking of you all. Judy Patterson

September 21, 2019

So sorry to hear of your loss Marg. Thoughts and love to you and your family. Kelly

Suzy de Lautour

September 20, 2019

Sue and family, we are so sorry to learn of Sam's passing, such a cool guy! All our love, Suzy and Paul de Lautour

September 19, 2019

Taken far to soon Sam, Fly free. My deepest condolences to Sue and families. Caroline (Slates)

Taffs

September 18, 2019

Sam you will be sadly missed by all who knew you. R.I.P.
Cindy and the Girls at Taffs Grooming Room

Sue Magson-Payne

September 18, 2019

So sorry for your loss, I went to Ashburton College with Sam and he was a lovely kind person..

Karen Rush

September 18, 2019

Sue it was with great sadness when Trish told me of Sams passing, more shock and disbelief. Memories of meeting you both in Veitnam and your wonderful 50th I could see the love in your family. My deepest condolences.

John Stackhouse

September 18, 2019

Redwood School days... Sam was a great supporter of the school in so many ways. A ready smile, a laugh, a joke or two and so much practical help. One out of the box! Sue, Jessie and Ben our thoughts and prayers are with you in particular. Thanks Sam, much richer for knowing you!

Glenda and Kerry O'Neill

September 17, 2019

It was an honour to know Sam. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

September 17, 2019

Sue, Jessie and Ben we are so sorry for your loss. Sam was a great person and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

Best wishes to you all
Bill and Sue McIntosh

September 17, 2019

Sam You will be sadly missed, Fly free now
Thinking of you and your family

Georgia Rawlinson Ashburton

September 17, 2019

KNUDSEN, Sam (Stephen Keith):
Treasured husband of Sue, adored father of Jessie and Ben. Adored and
missed youngest son of Margaret and the late Lyall Knudsen. Very much loved
brother and brother-in-law of Colin and Judy, Gary and Vicki (Darfield),
and Tony and Jo, and a missed uncle and
great-uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“Dearly missed and in our hearts forever”

September 17, 2019

KNUDSEN,
Sam (Stephen Keith):
Beloved husband of Sue and adored father of Jessie and Ben. Loved and missed son-in-law of Wally and the late Alicia (Nobby) Ashworth, very much loved brother-in-law of Warren and Mandy Ashworth (Picton), Helen and David Thorn, Sharon and Ross Cooksley, Julie and Dave Rimmer, and uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“Treasured memories held in our hearts always”

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