of Conway, AR
July 27, 1921 - January 30, 2009
Samuel C. Olmstead, Sr., 87, of Conway, died Friday, January 30, 2009, at Conway Regional Health Systems. He was born July 27, 1921, in Beebe, Arkansas, a son of the late Charles Victor and Mildred (Carter) Olmstead. He was also preceded in death by wives, Joan S. (Moffat) Wilson and Eleanor Jane (Ahern) Olmstead; also brothers, Paul Edmund and Maurice Olmstead.
Mr. Olmstead was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was extremely active in St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church in Ellisville, Missouri. Sam was a United States Army Veteran of World War II; and worked on the Manhattan Project.
He received his BA in Chemistry from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He also wrote a data base program for Citicorp in the 1980's.
Survivors are his children, Elisabeth Petchell Olmstead of Johnson City, New York; Ann Lucille Aquino of Angiers, North Carolina; Sam Carter Olmstead, Jr. of Binghamton, New York; Cecilia Louise Davis of Columbia, Missouri; Theresa Marie Schramm of St. Charles, Missouri; CAPT. Mildred Rebecca Wears, USN of Fairfax Station, Virginia; Paul Edward Olmstead of Conway; John Francis Olmstead of Broadway, Virginia; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and a great number of nephews and nieces and a cherished friend Ola Nolen Hutto of Conway.
A wake will be held from 5 8 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Conway.
A memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 5, 2009 at the Passionist Nuns Monastery in Ellisville, Missouri; burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery in Ellisville, under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway. 501-327-7727.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to the Passionist Nuns Monastery; 15700 Clayton Road; Ellisville, Missouri 63011.
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Joe & Mary Beth Koch
Monday, February 2, 2009
We're going to miss his 'Red Head' humor. Sam is a very kind and friendly gentleman.
God be with you Sam.
Larry and Pam Dye
Monday, February 2, 2009
Mr. Sam was a very good man who did many nice things to help our mother, Ola. He would bring her flowers for her yard and take her out to eat. We will miss him greatly as he was a good friend to all of us.
We know if there is any phones in heaven, Sam will make call to check on our mom..that was just the way he was.
We will be praying for his family and always remember the kindness he showed all of us.
Love, Larry,Pam and David Dye
Dean and Kim Barton
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sam was a very good family friend. He kept a careful eye on my most precious grandma and I will always remain very grateful to him for that. We will miss him but know he is in a much greater, happier place and we will see him one day again.
Love Dean, Kim, Michael and Cheyenne Barton
Ed Eason
Monday, February 2, 2009
It was my privilege the past few years to be Sam’s Sunday School teacher at PGBC. Sam was not only faithful in his attendance but an active participant in all discussions. He was a bright, charming and loving man. We will certainly miss him.
Our prayers are with his family.