Michael Pence Samuel

Born July 4, 1943 in South Bend Indiana Died October 26th 2025

Is survived by

Brothers Thomas Samuel & James Samuel

Sister-in-Law Ruthie Samuel

Daughters Marylynn Williams, Susan Ticen, Tammy Zmarlak, and Sheila Trudeau

Son David States

Grandchildren Alicia Hass, Jessica Williams, Sandy Schadler-Owens, Mitchel Hanson, Michelle Hanson, Theresa Salsbury, Jessica Wallace, Zackery Zmarlak, Andrew Zmarlak, Matthew Zmarlak Trevor Zmarlak, Dylan Trudeau and Alaina Trudeau

Great Grandchildren Xavier, Kyley and Shayla Schwendt, Ava, Madison, Damon, Kyler & Adine Haas, Cameron Hanson, Caitlyn & Sean Owens, Josiah, River & Sawyer Hanson, Dylan Hudtson, Elizabeth, Samantha & Alexander Salsbury Daphne Wallace, Izzy, Hans & Olive Zmarlak and Louise Trudeau.

Nieces and nephews Jessica Ellis, Erica Samuel, Doug Samuel & Steve Samuel.

Michael was born in South Bend Indiana to Bud and Lois Samuel he was the middle child of three boys who were known to be favorites of the community they lived in. He was a kind and giving person who always wanted to be helpful to others. He took this into his adulthood by serving in Vietnam, becoming a Deacon in the Catholic Church and later in life as a Drug and Alcohol counselor in Prisons in Washington State. Him and his departed wife of over 30 years, Joanne Samuel ran Beginning Experience for the Divorced Separated and Widowed for many years in and around the Spokane area. His dedication to others was one rooted in his strong faith and belief in God. He always believed in helping others when they were at their worst not for recognition but for the pure heart and passion he had for others. He never knew a stranger. For those of us who were lucky enough to be in his world were able to see the many lives he touched. Whether it was a passing smile or through his counsel it was a pleasure just being a part of it all. The world lost a beautiful light in the world and it will be a little darker because of it.

A Funeral Mass will be held at St Thomas More Catholic Church (505 W St Thomas More Way, 99208) on Saturday, November 15th at 11:00 AM.