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SAMANTHA "SAM" ROLLINS
1994 - 2009

It is with deep regret that we announce that
Sam Rollins went to the great cat nip field in the sky
on July 31st 2009

Sam was adopted by her loving humans
Jack and Bev Rollins in 1994. She lived out
her years at 19 Shady Lane, enjoying the many things
that came with living in a country like setting.
Her hobbies included sitting on the screened in porch
watching the many raccoons, deer and birds that
came to visit.
She also enjoyed visiting with her special friend Magic
who stopped by on a daily basis to let her know what she
was missing by being an inside pet.
Sam was a friendly cat meeting all visitors at the door
and inspecting them to make sure they were worthy of
her time. With a little attention, everyone was welcome
with the exception of small children of which she would
hide from under beds or behind the couch.
Sam proved she was a Rollins by being slightly finicky.
She refused all human food presented to her, and would
only eat her special treats if they were given by her
male human, Jack.
She was helpful around the house. But would only help
make the bed if both of her humans participated.
She was very family oriented and would sit in her stool
at the kitchen counter and help Jack work crosswords
and read the paper.
At meal time she often lingered around the table waiting
for her humans to finish their meal before climbing up
on her Bev humans lap for an after dinner cuddle.
Sam enjoyed lounging on the backs of chairs throughout
the house. Her favorite being in the master bedroom
where she could gaze out the window and enjoy
watching nature. Unless of course there was a
thunder storm, and then she could be found hiding
Under the living room love seat.

Sam is proceeded in death by several important
family members including canine brothers, Peppy,
El Cid, Sergeant, and Jack's Yella Fella.
Canine sisters Gretchen and Bridget. And feline brothers
Spook, Simon and Cyrus.
Survivors include her humans Jack and Bev,
Human siblings Kevin (Melissa) Rollins, Kim (Jeff) Wettersten
and Kerri (Scott) Rollins. Feline step sister Snow ball.
Her human cousins, Andrew, Stefanie,
Meredith, Ryleigh, Ross and Elizabeth.
Feline cousin Tessa and canine cousin Pumpkin.

Other survivors include Aunt Sharon and Uncle Bill Burow
along with very special friend Abby Burow.
Big Jacky and Aunt Lou Klage, Don and Julie Lind, and
her many outdoor visitors including Magic.

In lieu of flowers please send cash donations of $50 or more
to Jack and Bev Rollins at 19 Shady lane.