Donna Joy Sampson age 83 of Clinton, Iowa passed away Monday March 4, 2024 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held 5 – 7 PM Friday March 8th at the Pape Funeral Home, Clinton. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com
Donna was born on Oct. 18, 1940 in LaCrosse, WI the daughter of Charles and Ida (Schweke) Boardman. She married Royce “Sam” Sampson on Dec. 28, 1973 in Clinton, IA. She was a homemaker and was a singer with her husband’s band, “Alive and Pickin” for over 30 years. Donna enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, fishing, camping, and singing around the campfire with family.
Donna is survived by her husband, Royce “Sam” Sampson of Clinton, IA; two daughters, Rhonda (Ted) Mahannah of Iowa City, IA and Theresa (Pete) Wallace of Pine Bluff, AK; three sons, Delvin (Jane) Shepherd of Goose Lake, IA, Duane (Brenda) Sampson of Clinton, IA, and Jim Shepherd of Clinton, IA; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and two sisters, Pat and Dorothy. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter – Renee, and several brothers & sisters.
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Oh my gosh I’m so sorry to hear about her passing. I will forever remember her singing in Alive and Picking. Fun lady and so kind. Rest in Peace Donna.
Sorry for your loss.
RIP Donna so many memories, she loved her children and grandchildren. Donna thought me so many things cooking was one of them,enchiladas was my favorite.My children still using the same recipe. Was very young when I came into the family and Donna and Sam welcomed me with opened arms. They will alway be in my heart and soul. My love always. Julie
Comment *My Mom
There are not enough words in the human language to describe how I’m feeling right now.
When I was young and at my most vulnerable state, You were there and I was safe.
When I celebrated a A in math or landing the part in a school play, You celebrated with me.
On my birthday, You made sure I was queen for a day with a homemade deep dish pizza and chocolate cake.
Listening to You sing made me starstruck. You were a celebrity in my eyes and I welled with pride.
Those long talks with You about first love first heartbreak helped me through a young girl’s teenage state of confusion.
As I made many choices and mistakes, evolving into a successful adult, Your support and confidence helped me push for a better tomorrow.
I’d give anything to see your smile, hear you laugh or feel your embrace one more time. I hope time does not fade those memories as I long to cherish them always.
I have stated many times “I don’t know what I’d do without my mom.” Now I know. I will move on and honor her trust in me to be the best person I can be.
Gonna miss You Mom. Thanks for all the love and support. You are forever