Obituary of Gale Laverne Sample

Gale Laverne Sample, 77 years old, passed on to her heavenly home with Jesus, at 1:00 am on Wednesday January 13, 2021 at her home in Gridley, CA. She was born December 26, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Fay and Rayburn Gillespie. After growing up in Maywood, CA she graduated high school at Canyonville Bible Academy in Oregon. On June 16, 1962 Gale married John Sample whom she was married to for 58 wonderful years. While Gale residing most of her years in Gridley, CA and Manteca, CA, she and John also resided in Eureka, CA, Crescent City, CA and La Pine, OR. Her love of Jesus and vibrate faith was always top priority as she was active in her local church. She loved music and enjoyed sing, playing the piano as well as the accordion. One of her favorite activities was to sit at the piano with her twin brother, Dale, and sing together. Gale was always known for her sweet spirit, kindness, and love for people. She was also known for her baking, love for chocolate, coffee with friends, and entertaining guests. Gale is survived by her husband, John, of Gridley, her son Kevin(Kelli) of Gilbert, AZ, her daughter Jill(Craig) James of La Pine, OR, 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and her twin brother, Dale(LaVonne) Gillespie of Manteca, CA. Arrangements entrusted to Gridley-Block Funeral Chapel.