Selma Samsel

SALLY SAMSEL IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Selma “Sally” Neiwirth Samsel, 82, of Idaho Falls, died September 9, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1922, in Thornton, Idaho, to Alexander Neiwirth and Amalia Laubhaun Neiwirth. She lived in Burton until age 18, attending Burton Elementary and Madison High School. After graduating from high school she moved to Flint, Michigan, where she served in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. She married Miles Carlsen in Caldwell, Idaho, in 1947. The couple lived in Southeastern Idaho until his death in 1977. They had three sons and were foster parents for two daughters. She married Millard (Sam) Samsel in Idaho Falls in 1984 and the couple lived between Idaho Falls and Overton, Nevada. After their divorce she moved to Hailey, Idaho, for two years before moving back to Idaho Falls in 1996. A homemaker and mother, she worked as a crop surveyor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. She was also a 4-H Leader and a mentor in Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence. She enjoyed painting, sewing, crafts, reading, gardening, music, fishing, camping, nature, wildlife and bird watching. Surviving are: Son: Ernie (Janet) Carlsen, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Errol Carlsen, Hailey, ID Brother: Herbert (Barbara)Neiwirth, Idaho Falls Brother: Carl Neiwirth, Kimberly, ID Sister: Hilda Goddard, Mackay, ID Sister: Emma (Dave) Barry, Twin Falls, ID Sister: Erma (Robert) McDonald, Stockton, CA 3 Grandchildren, 3 Step Grandchildren, and 5 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Miles Carlsen, and a son, Eric Carlsen. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m Friday, September 17, 2004, at the Wood East Side Chapel, 963 South Ammon Road, with Chaplain Marv Eld of Hospice of Eastern Idaho officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday beginning at 12:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side. The family suggests memorials to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Intervention Center, 1050 Memorial Drive, Idaho Falls, 83402, or Harbor House, c/o Idaho Youth Ranch Family Services, 228 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID, 83402. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side.