Sammie Visger
A celebration of Sammie's life will be held on July 28th from 2-5PM at the American Legion Hall in Bellingham, 1688 West Bakerview Rd. Call 360-220-1625 for more information.
Sammie Sue Visger peacefully passed away June 9, 2012. She was surrounded by people who loved and cared for her. She was preceded in death by her mother Vickie Hornack, grandfather John Hornack, Uncle Paul, and Uncle Steve. She is survived by her beautiful daughter Jessie Visger, father Sam Visger, brother Rockey Visger, brother Frank Visger, grandmother Dorothy Hornack whom she was very close to, several nieces and nephews, her loving boyfriend Bob Dewitt, her best friend Selma Ireland, and many loving friends whom she considered and they considered, her family.
Sammie had a long battle with Chrons disease, which eventually caused liver failure and numerous other problems.
Regardless of the pain, and low quality of life the disease challenged her with, she remained strong in mind and spirit. She was a little fighter and endured challenges many could not face. Throughout her illness, she remained an inspiration to many people who faced their own battles, often being a shoulder to cry on and offering compassion and understanding.
Her beautiful and talented daughter Jessie, has always been her heart and soul. Her desire was to see Jessie soar in life and heart. Jessie meant the world to her, and Sammie meant the world to Jessie. We know Sammie will always look over Jessie from the heaven above. Jessie shares the following in remembrance of her mom; "Mommy you are always been in my heart and soul, you are the one that has kept me going through these tough years. I will always remember you rubbing my ear to put me to sleep as a baby and so forth throughout my life. You are my comfort and I will cherish you forever. I miss you deeply and I cant wait to see you again. I love you always your baby girl. I will make you proud! Love your baby girl. I love you."
Her boyfriend Bob, of two years but had known him for twelve years, came into her life at a time she felt she would never have intimate love again. He gave her hope and a gift of love she cherished. They planned to have a ceremony of commitment when she was healthy enough. He loved her very much and considered her, his world.
Her best friend Selma, was a constant in her life for 17 years. They shared hopes, dreams, sorrow and tears. They once performed CPR together on a resident, they worked with at an assisted living home. Sammie considered them "soul sisters" from that day forward, which they were.
She worked as a bartender at Cascade Pizza for many years. The owners, and patrons were like family to her. The owners of Mykonos as well as people who worked there, became a part of Sammies network of "family" as well. They were all very kind to her and always offered her support. They will miss her gentle presence very much.
Sammie was an amazing artist, just like her daughter Jessie. She had beautiful drawings and sketches that she drew from her beautiful spirit. She dreamed of having a studio she could escape to, to let her imagination take form.
Sammie will always be missed and always be cherished by the people who loved and cared for her. Her precious spirit will live on within each of us, as well as the beaches and waters she loved to visit.
Rest in peace sweet Sammie. We take comfort in knowing you are no longer suffering, and your body, mind, and spirit are once again whole and healthy. You will always be remembered by your gentle nature, beautiful smile, heart of compassion, and your precious laugh will warm our hearts forever.
We love you!
Memories
From Bob DeWitt
Baby I will miss you very much and you will be in my heart for ever. I love you and will always love you, Thank you for being in my life.
From Jessie
Mommy I miss you soooo much. I still cant believe it. And I want you to know Im sorry and I will make you proud. I love you. Your forever with me.
From Heather Creed
I will forever miss you my beautiful friend! You inspire me to be a better person! You were always a true friend to me even through time and distance.....love you!
From Jessie
I love you Mommy I'm thinking of you everyday. Always have. I hope you know that..... I MISS YOU. I will see you again.
From Selma Ireland
Sweet Sammie darling,
You were a precious angel sent to earth. You are now back in the heavens with all of the other beautiful angels. I will deeply miss you, but I am comforted to know your body and spirit is at peace. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. I will carry your precious spirit with me until we are together again. I feel your presence all around me, and I talk to you sometimes, knowing you hear me. I was blessed to have you as my dear friend. I love you so much!
Selma
From Selma Ireland
She is very proud of you Jessie - don't ever forget that. I love you, and I will always be here for you.
Selma
From Jamie Catracchia
Condolences to Jessie, Bob and the rest of the family with the passing of Sammie. Sammie and I talked several times over her Chrons disease as my mom is dealing with it herself and just how painful Chrons can actually be. God Speed!!!
From deborah cook
Sammie we spent many hours together talking about strength and how we each coped with our illnesses, you gave me support, wisdom and compassion. My wish for you is that your pain is gone and you are floating in warmth and happiness like you did on the lake in the floatie I got you. You will always be a part of my heart and I love you dearly. I honored we called each other friends.
From Bob DeWitt
I am going to say it again I miss you Sammie and I love you very much, I think of you every day.
From Jessie
Same Mommy I miss you and I have always have. Im just sorry I didnt see you much, I was trying to move closer to you. So I can be there all the time. I got a way to get on here everyday so everday i can leave you a comment, like i should of called you everyday. But I will make you proud, I want to change the world for you. I love you and you are always on my mind and always have been. Love you love your baby girl
From Norma Rowland
Sammi you were always such a sweet beautiful soul! The only thing I'm happy about is that you're no longer in pain. I so wish I would have kept in closer contact with you all these years. I'm glad we were able to get together a few times in the last year or so but I'm sad we weren't able to have another night of roasting marshmallows. But I know when we meet again, we're gonna roast marshmallows til the cows come home! I love you and I miss you girl!
From Norma Rowland
Sammi you were always such a sweet beautiful soul! The only thing I'm happy about is that you're no longer in pain. I so wish I would have kept in closer contact with you all these years. I'm glad we were able to get together a few times in the last year or so but I'm sad we weren't able to have another night of roasting marshmallows. But I know when we meet again, we're gonna roast marshmallows til the cows come home! I love you and I miss you girl!
From Selma Ireland
Sammie darling,
Timmy and Heather are getting married a week from today in Vegas. When you and I talked about the wedding several months ago, we thought you'd probably be recovering from the transplant we've desperately been waiting for. Never thought you wouldn't be here. We will celebrate on that day, and I will think of you as if you're there with us. I miss you sweetie. Love you always!
From Jessie
I love you mommy with all my heart. I hate having all these questions with no answers. I love you forever and ever and ever. I miss you.
From Bob DeWitt
Baby I miss you very much and think of every day
From Bob DeWitt
Should of said I miss you very much and think of you every day and will for the rest of my life.
From Jessie
I love you mommy I hope you dont feel like I think about you more then before because I have always thought of you your my soul survivor..You made me possible. I am sorry and I love you.
From Selma Ireland
Sammie Darling,
I miss our girl talks :( I love you!
From Selma Ireland
Sammie darling, I had a dream about you again. I hope you're visiting me in my dreams. I love and miss you so much sweetie!
From Your daughter
Sorry I havent wrote to you latley mommy. Im in denial. Anything of yours or anything that reminds me of family and a beautiful mother. I break down in tears. I want you back. I know I may be selfish. But you are my everything. Im sorry I didnt make things up to you. I miss you please come back to me.
From Selma Ireland
It's your birthday today sweet Sammie darling!! It was a really hard day today:( You consumed my thoughts which made me feel the loss of one of my best friends-my soul sister. I love how you termed our relationship as "soul sisters," years ago, and now it really seems more of that than it ever did. I hope you celebrated your birthday in heaven, dancing and singing because I know you loved to do both. Many many things remind me of you - while some of those things bring a smile to my face. others brings tears to my eyes, and to my heart. I love you and miss you so very much. I keep you close to my heart. Rashell wanted us to sing the Happy Brithday song for you, but she knew I would cry, so I'm singing it in my heart sweet Sammie. Happy Birthday sweetie!!
From kristen
Dear sister I just found this page I misss you so much n so does rock its middle of the night now n we are packing for a trip to see your new neice Ava. I had her baby shower for brit the day you went to heaven. It was a beatiful day and sad at the same time.we tried to call so many times n you would call back when you felt better. We miss yo so .I miss our shopping trips and little fast food gettaways.and I miss us walking down to lake or just sitting on the deck. I miss you sis. All my love, Kristen
From Angie Brown
Oh Sammie, I had been trying to find you. The last time I had talked to you, you had told me your liver was failing. I lost my phone and your number and never talked to you again. I will cherish our weekly chats forever. I never actually met you face to face but I just knew you were this beautiful, caring soul and I was right. I was hoping I would find you alive and well but I was too late. I felt like I knew you forever. I never got to say goodbye. I know how much you loved your daughter, we talked of her often. I hope you are at peace now and in no pain, My heart is so, so heavy and I will always remember you. RiP
From Mike insalaco
I just found out she is gone.. She was very special to me and many others.. I am beyond sad.. I love you Sam!
From Forest M Jourden
I was so shocked when your Aunt Lois told me you had died so young. You were always one of my favorites cousins. I hope your enjoying your new wings. Flying high with out family who is waiting for us.
From mike insalaco
still sad
From Anonymous frie…
Jamie, I know where to find Jessie. Is there a way to reach you? She has been staying outside near Mykonos. I'll check back on here over the next cpl days for a response and let her know you're looking for her.
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