Jamie Jon Samuelson died Sept. 25, 2011, at his home in Lakewood. He was 46.
Jamie was born on Feb. 24, 1965, to Marion L. and Ann M. Lyons Samuelson in Glenwood Springs.
He grew up in the Roaring Fork Valley and graduated from Roaring Fork High School in 1983.
After high school, he attended a truck driving school, which started him on a 27-year career doing what he loved, driving and working on trucks.
He married Cathleen Letey on June 12, 1997. They lived in Idaho Springs for 12 years before moving to Lakewood shortly before his death.
He is survived by his wife, Cathleen; his daughter, Zoe Grillos; his mother, Ann; brothers Jerod (Sharon) Samuelson and Joel Samuelson; sister Jodi (Tom) Provost; nephews Travis Provost and Ruben, Brady and Colby Samuelson; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Marion.
A memorial service was held Oct. 1 at the Carbondale Fire House.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jamie Samuelson Memorial Fund c/o Ann Samuelson at any American National Bank.