Sammy (Sam)'s obituary
Passed away in the Gettysburg hospital on September 17 2021. Sam was preceded in death by his mom Patricia Ann Carruthers, his father Donald Earl Carruthers and his brother Donald Ray Carruthers (Ray) and his grandparents. He is survived by his brothers Bud (Joan) Carruthers, Paul Carruthers and Jack ( Pauline) Carruthers, girlfriend Linda Emlet, 2 sons Andrew and Eric Carruthers, and neices and nephews. Sam grew up in Iowa, lived in keosauqua graduated from Van Buren High School then joined the military. Sam loved music, he played the guitar and loved making music, photography, boating, fishing and hiking also spending time with his lifelong friend Richie Anderson. He worked for many years at Harley Davidson as a welder before returning to Iowa where he retired before moving to Pennsylvania to be with his girlfriend Linda.
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Sam was a great guy. He was kind and always had a smile.
Sam was a great guy. He was kind and always had a smile.
Sam was a great guy. He was kind and always had a smile.
My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Sam!
My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Sam!
My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Sam!
So very sorry to hear this. My prayers goes out to all of you. Just recently I went through family pictures and found I…
So very sorry to hear this. My prayers goes out to all of you. Just recently I went through family …
So very sorry to hear this. My prayers goes out to all of you. J…