Nathan Thomas Sams, born at home on December 30th, 1984 was the 5th of Garry and Gail Sams’ children. He passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 31.  He and his surviving three sisters were home schooled as his parents finished the house they were living in northwest of Idaho Springs, Colorado. By the time he was old enough to appreciate his unique situation, the job was done. It was Nathan’s dream to build his own home with his own two hands as he had seen his parents do. Another dream was to ride broncs and win a belt buckle with his name on it. That he did, after they moved to Park, Kansas in 1999.

He was well known for mastering a number of skills. Nathan sold fine quality custom hand made saddles and tack, including holsters for the Cowboy Action Shooters. When Nathan wasn’t busy working leather, he was training horses or riding for the Jamison Hereford Ranch among others. He dabbled in woodworking and carving. He was a member of the Park Rodeo Association and was an amateur radio operator, KC0GGJ. In 2012 he went to work for KDOT. He was the strong back that kept the Sams’ farm running and his horses were his treasured companions.

Nathan’s desire was to let the light of his Lord Jesus Christ shine through his every action. “Preach Christ, and if you must, use words.”

He was preceded by two grandfathers, one grandmother, an uncle, a sister, and a niece. He is survived by his parents, a grandmother, three sisters, an aunt and an uncle, many nieces and nephews, and a large number of friends.

Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Dunkard Brethren Chruch, Quinter.  Gordon Jamison will officiate.  There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Faith Comes By Hearing.  Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS  67752.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.schmittfuneral.com.