In loving memory of

Samuel James Mann
May 20, 2018 - September 5, 2018

Samuel James Mann, age 3 months, passed away Wed. Sept 5 at Blank Children's Hospital, in Des Moines, Iowa. A gathering of friends and family will be 1-2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 9, with a brief service at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa.
Samuel was born in Ames, Iowa on May 20, 2018 at Mary Greeley Medical Center. He will be missed by his parents, Michael and Courtney Mann and older brother, Max, maternal grandparents, Ginny and Jim Arthur, paternal grandparents, Maryann and Condy Crider, and his uncle and aunt, Jeff and Ashley Arthur and cousin, Jack. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Eric Mann.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

Tributes

Emma R. wrote on Sep 13, 2018:

"To the family of precious Samuel . I?m very sorry for your great loss . Please be assured that our loving God ( Psalms 83:18 ) has Samuel in His memory . God will not forget Samuel . John 11:25 and Isaiah 25:8 gives comfort and proof that He will not forget Samuel . "

Grandma Crider wrote on Sep 12, 2018:

"My precious Sammie; you totally amazed grandma when you smiled and cooed at 2 mos. old. Your smiling, happy face left a eternal imprint on Grandma's heart. You'll always be remembered as Smiling Sammie. you are dearly missed love Grandma"

Chambers Family wrote on Sep 11, 2018:

"My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dear loved one. Losing a loved one is a distressing and painful time. We have assurance from God?s word at Psalm 34:18 that he is near to those brokenhearted and he saves those crushed in spirit. It is my hope that your family will find strength to endure during the days ahead. "

Lynn Ingvalson wrote on Sep 10, 2018:

"Courtney, Michael, Max ~ and of course to all your extended family. We were so saddened and shocked to have heard of your sudden loss. The emptiness this leaves you cannot be imagined and we struggle to find the words to express our sympathy to ALL of you! Continue to embrace each other. Sending you hugs across the miles and keeping you close in thought and prayers. Lynn and Larry Ingvalson from Decorah"

Katie Weidner wrote on Sep 9, 2018:

"To Courtney and Michael. I?m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time."

Rachel wrote on Sep 9, 2018:

"Courtney, Michael and families. There are no words to adequately express our sorrow for the loss of Sam. We are so sorry we could not be there today with the family. You are all in our prayers. Sending all our love and light - Rachel, Vincent and Genevieve Pantke."

Don and Cindy Jones wrote on Sep 8, 2018:

"To Courtney, Michael and your families. We cannot find the words to express our sorrow for your loss. You all are in our prayers and hope you draw strength from each other, and from us who care deeply for you during this difficult time."

Shaunna Duescher wrote on Sep 8, 2018:

"Words are inadequate to express the sorrow felt by the loss of Sam. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time."

Ann coppernoll wrote on Sep 7, 2018:

"To Courtney,Michael and all, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Ann Coppernoll"

Brooke and Joe Sidebotham wrote on Sep 7, 2018:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. -Sidebotham family"

Dave and Kathy Wolf wrote on Sep 7, 2018:

"You lost a star in little Sam, heaven gained a ray of sunlight. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael, Courtney, and family. Our condolences, Dave and Kathy Wolf"