Regina “Jinx” Sampson’s soul was freed on September 2, 2017 at Big Sky Care Center. She was 87 years old. Waiting on her to be welcomed home was her husband of 64 years, Clifford; her parents, Ed and Radie Bahls; 2 brothers, Bernie and Lilburn Bahls; and 2 sisters, Ardus Zimdars and Ellie Jenkins.
Jinx was born in Richey, Montana and moved to Helena after graduating high school where she met and married Clifford. She retired from Mountain Bell a/k/a U. S. West after 30 years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for many years. After her retirement, she became involved with the church ladies group fondly named the “willing workers”. They would get together once a week to work on projects and items to be sold at the annual Church Bazaar, the proceeds from which would fund church missions. This was a perfect place for her to help out since she loved to crochet, do embroidery and work cross stitch.
Jinx was also an avid reader. Whenever she finished a book, she would put her initials inside the front cover. When we would go get a new supply of books for her from Aunt Bonnie’s, it became like a treasure hunt because we had to check each book for her initials before we could put them in the sack…and there were certainly many with those initials! She could also work the most complicated jigsaw puzzles faster than anyone else could get theirs out of the box.
Left behind until we join her are her: children, Steve(Jackie) Sampson of Helena, Montana, Valerie Coke of Lubbock, Texas, Jim (Susan) Sampson of Phoenix, Arizona and Jan (Bill) Orsello of Helena, Montana; sisters, Neva Sorenson of Solano Beach, California and Erda (Stan) Waters of Richey, Montana. Jinx is also survived by her 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren: Troy (Jennifer) Sampson and their 2 sons, Alex and Benjamin, of Helena, Montana; Trent (Cindy) Sampson and their daughter, Cassie and son, Cooper, of Laurel, Montana, David Sampson of Phoenix, Arizona, Ashley (Kirk) McGilvray of Fort Collins, Colorado and Sam Orsello of Bishop, California.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jinx’s name to the National Parkinson’s Foundation. Donations may be made on line or by calling 800-473-4636. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Regina.
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Laurie House says
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a classy lady!
Cathy Schneckloth Dawe says
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. May God bring you peace and comfort during this sad time!
Kathy Orsello says
I am so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Nancy Morgan says
To the Sampson family, so sorry to hear of your loss. May your happy memories help during this difficult time.
Hugs to you all.
John and Nancy Morgan
Phil and Lois Ranf says
We are so sorry for your loss. Cliff and Jinx were a great part of our life and dear people. You are a great family and you all have our deepest sympathy. As they say, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory
becomes a treasure. I know we have many to treasure with them.
Sandi Meyers says
Steve, Jackie and family,
So sorry for the loss of your mother. It is always hard to lose a parent. You will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Sandi (Sangray)Meyers
Denise Howard says
Jinx was such a dear, sweet friend whom I will miss greatly. I will always treasure the hours we spent together over the past several years reminiscing about good ole Ma Bell and the many people we knew and worked with. My sincerest condolences to all her family. She loved you all dearly and was so proud of each and every one of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Carol Gilreath Alm says
Sorry for the loss. Remember the time spent at your house when we were young. Prayers and thoughts with your family .
Shelly Mathews says
Steve, Jackie and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.
Brian and Sue Berg says
We are saddened to hear about the loss of your mom. May she Rest In Peace. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time..
"Mike" & Charlie Phelps says
Dearest Steve & Jackie
We are so very sorry to learn of Jinx passing away. She and Cliff were so fun to be around…many happy memories.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much love
Charlie & Mike Phelps
Bob and Valerie Raisch says
Loved being with Jinx and Cliff when attending First Presbyterian in Helena before moving to FL.
Now they are reunited… a dear couple. Saw Jinx three yrs. ago when back in the area.
Sympathy to all. Loved both of your parents.
rose piper says
Steve and Jackie im so sorry about Jinx im glad i got to know her and cliff they wete such wondercul people. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Rose
Bonnie LaFountaine says
Steve, Jackie, and family-My thoughts are with you. Jinx was a beautiful and gracious woman.
Barbara Johnson says
What a frenzy of great memories were made ( for me) when the Sampson vehicle would arrive at our Grandparents’ little farm in Eastern Montana, down through the years! I will hold dear, those days! The love and laughter wrought in days of togetherness,with the joy of my family members
sharing meals, games, stories, forming bonds that would last a lifetime. A small taste of those “good ole’ days with my Aunt Jinx and family draw me, and off I go! I will miss you, sweet, classy, dear Aunt Jinxie!
My love and hugs to Steve and Jacque, Valerie, Jim and Sue, Jan and Bill and their families. May God give you all Hope and Peace at this time in your lives!
Jere and Kay says
Jim and Sue and the rest of the Sampson family. Our thoughts and prayers to you as another chapter in your family book is gently closed. May your good memories help your family through the difficult days ahead. You have many friends out here thinking of you all. Peace be with you.