Sammie E. Alder Obituary (2017)

On Christmas, Sammie Eugene Alder (Pop,) quietly packed his bags and went home to his waiting children: Marelle Alder-Svendsen and Sam Robert Alder. He was surrounded by laughter, family, and the joy of the season. Sammie spent his life assuring the safety and quality of many things - from the first 747 aircraft to missile silos in Montana, nuclear power plants all over the country, our local juvenile detention center, new schools and housing developments. After retiring he enjoyed driving for People for People. He loved fishing, hunting, his garden, and working with his hands. Sammie is survived by his wife, Dee, of 60 years, his daughter Roslin Alder, and Jannie; granddaughter Tomi Howard; great grandchildren Jorden and Bella; brother Don (Patricia), nephew Jeff, niece Teena; sister-in-law Judy Dezarn, nephew Bob Ingram, niece Billi; grandnieces Marell and Rachel; and a large extended family who called him Pop. Instead of services, the family is gathering at McGuire's Irish Pub at 48th Avenue and Tieton Drive, on Saturday, January 6th, from 1 - 4 PM, to celebrate the life and joy of Pop. "No host".