Patricia Sampy

Memorial Services for Patricia Sampy will be Monday, October 30, 2023, at 11:00 am at the Ansley Methodist Church in Ansley, NE with Dean Millsap officiating. Memorials are suggested to Ansley Fire & Rescue or Ansley Methodist Church. A visitation will take place on Sunday, October 29th from 1 to 5:30 pm with family greeting 4:00 to 5:30 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at www.govierbrothers.com. 

Patricia Sampy age 89 of Ansley, NE passed away October 25, 2023, at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City, NE.

Patricia Joann (Larsen) Sampy was born on November 28, 1933, in Springview, NE, to Arthur and Edna Larsen.

Pat graduated from Keya Paha County High School in Springview in 1951. Following her high school graduation, she pursued her education at Chadron State Teachers College, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Education in 1956. After completing her education, Pat embarked on a teaching career, with positions in Holdrege, Burwell, and Arcadia. In 1972, she continued her educational journey, earning her Master of Science in Education from Chadron State College and subsequently becoming the Guidance Counselor at Ansley Public Schools until her retirement.

On June 2, 1957, Pat and Dale were united in marriage, celebrating 66 wonderful years together. Their union was blessed with two children, Teresa and Steven.

Above all, Pat cherished her family and friends. She was Dale's biggest supporter during his coaching career, and she continued to support Steven, Jeff, and Marcus in their coaching endeavors. Pat was devoted to her children and grandchildren, attending almost every activity they were involved in.

The family she leaves to cherish her memory: Husband Dale Sampy of Ansley, Daughter Teresa (Jeff) Messersmith of Laurel, Son Steven (Linda) Sampy of Eustis and special family friends Dale (Kathy) Scott. Grandchildren: Marcus (Sidney) Messersmith of Hartington, Brittany Sampy of Lincoln, Kristin (David) Frey of Wayne, Trevor Scott of Minneapolis, Trent Scott of LeMars, Great Grandchildren: Quincy, Chaney, Sloane, and Palmer Messersmith, Iris Quiroz, Scarlet and Mavis Frey, Brother-in-law Jerry Steele of Omaha, and many nieces and nephews. 

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, sister Donna and brother-in-law Dale Brown, brother Paul Larsen, brother Bud Larsen and sister-in-law Marilyn Larsen, Sister-in-law Mary Steele, Granddaughter Cecile Sampy, and Great Grandson Jason Frey.