Sam Sherman

Sam Sherman

Sam Sherman, an authentic American cowboy in every way, left this earth January 2, 2009. Born on a ranch near Seagraves, Texas, on February 15, 1920, Sam learned a love of the outdoors that never left him. In 1930, Sam moved to Roswell, New Mexico, where he lived for the remainder of his life. Sam was a member of the United States Army during WWII, serving from 1940 until 1945, primarily in Europe. During that time, he married the absolute love of his life, Wilma Meairs, on February 8, 1942. After leaving the Army, Sam worked for Bogle Farms, Butler Buildings, and finally Diamond A Cattle Company, where he spent 25 years. Across thousands of acres of ranchland in New Mexico, Texas and Colorado are windmill towers, water tanks, hay barns and corrals that Sam constructed. After retirement, Sam piloted Wilma around the country in their motor home; they vacationed in Alaska and Hawaii and spent substantial time at their beloved lake cabin in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. Wilma preceded Sam to Heavens Big Roundup in 2004. Sam is survived by two daughters, Alesta Sherman, living in California, and Lina Daniel, living in Kansas, as well as six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Viewing will be Tuesday, January 6, at Ballard Funeral Home. Graveside service at South Park Cemetery Wednesday, January 7, at 10:00am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to: The American Heart Association P.O. Box 926, Roswell, NM 88202 or The Assurance Home 1000 E. 18th St. Roswell, NM 88201.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Service

Graveside Service

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
10:00 a.m.

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203

Memorial Contributions

The American Heart Association
P.O. Box 926
Roswell, NM  88202

The Assurance Home
1000 E. 18th St.
Roswell, NM  88201