SAMPLE, RUTH C. Beloved wife of David Sample of 66 years, longtime resident of Dearborn, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2015 in the loving care of her family at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her father Andrew, mother Sara, and brother David and is survived by her husband David; sons Douglas, (Sue) Kirk, (Bonnie) Todd, (Heather) Ross (Sue) and Brice; her daughter Wendy, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many friends. She was active in the community and a member of the Dearborn School Board for 13 years. In addition to raising six children, she found time to be creative. She was an avid sewer and knitter, loved to can fruits and vegetable, enjoyed traveling and her trips to the casino with David. Ruth was a thoughtful, caring woman who put others before her. Many will miss her presence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gleaners Community Food Bank 2131 Beaufait, Detroit MI 48207 | 866-GLEANER (453-2637) http://www.gcfb.org/site/PageServer Memorial Service Thursday 7:30 pm at the Dearborn Chapel of the Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Gathering 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Celebration of Life Gathering Friday 2:00 - 7:00 pm at Park Place, 23400 Park St., Dearborn. Memorial donations may be made to Gleaners Community Food Bank, P.O. Box 33321, Drawer 43; Detroit, MI 48232-5321.