Ina Lulu Sams, 78

Ina Lulu Sams, 78, of Post Falls, ID passed away February 17, 2014, at the Hospice House in Hayden, ID.  

Ina was born January 29, 1936, in Sandpoint, ID to Alexander and Lulu (O’Neel) Bocook. She was the fifteenth born of eighteen children.  

Ina met James Sams while working as a waitress at The Falls Café. They instantly fell in love, and were married shortly thereafter on August 28, 1954, in Post Falls. They were married 59 years.

Ina loved and enjoyed being surrounded by her family, or as they were known, “her people.” She enjoyed Facebook, keeping in touch with family and friends. She liked crocheting, singing, making Seahawks hats, and collecting porcelain dolls. Ina was a woman with a compassionate heart, who loved unconditionally, always reaching out to help others.

Ina is survived by her loving husband, James Sams, of  Post Falls; three daughters: Rhonda (Marvin) Vig of Post Falls, Cynthia Bocook of Spokane, Wash., and Nancy Haller of Coeur d’ Alene; 11 grandchildren: Kevin Bocook, Jared Bocook, Brinda (Jamie) Schendel, Robert (Gigi) Draggoo, Nicole Vig, Miranda (Jason) Columbus, Andrew Vig, Jim Haller, Derek (Nicole) Haller, Anna (Richard) Landsiedel, and John Sams; 13 great-grandchildren: Jessica, Jennifer, Max, James, Lacey, Skyra, Jacan, Isaiah, Mason, Sylas, Austin, Mercedes, and C.J.; one great-great-granddaughter, Kasha; four sisters, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ina was preceded in death by her parents, one son, James Sams Jr., four sisters, and seven brothers.

A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21, at Bell Tower Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, at Bell Tower Funeral Home, 3398 E. Jenalan Ave., Post Falls, ID. Burial will be at the Washington’s Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Wash.  

The family would like to send a special thank you to Hospice of North Idaho, and ask that memorials be made to Hospice of North Idaho, 9493 N. Government Way, Hayden, ID 83835. You may view Ina's on-line memorial atwww.belltowerfuneralhome.com.