Gary Lee (Lucky) Saam was born on April 2, 1943 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Leo "Bill" and Marcella "Sally" (Hasken) Saam. He married Lyla Schultz on June 26, 1971 at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Schapville, Ill.
He owned and operated Gary Saam Construction, Inc., which he started in 1966, and retired from in March 2008. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, golfing, skiing, boating, traveling, bird watching (loved cardinals) playing cards and being with his family and friends. Gary loved Jo Daviess County and always said there was no better place to live.
Survivors include his wife, Lyla; three daughters, Heather Saam, Portland, Ore., Becky and husband Dan Cogan, Galena, Ill., and Teri and husband Randy
The July gathering for Men's Bible Study/Coffee will be Wednesday, July 16 at 8:00am in the Gathering Center. All men of the Church (and friends) are welcome to join us at any time. We offer insights and analysis of the Cubs, Brewers, and the Bible by experts.
"But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope."
1 Thessalonians 4: 13
All who have been assisting with office work over the last several months, i.e., bulletins, newsletters, record book: Karron Mills, Pam Ohms, Jan Schultz, Laverne & Laura Grebner, Ray and Gail Israel….. and any I might have missed.
Those who are tending to the trees (Ray Israel-watering) and plants (Frey’s-planting, weeding and watering) and the newly planted garden: I don’t even know who all has been involved with the garden, but it is starting to look like a real garden. Thank you. I can’t wait to taste the results.
Tom Jones who has been “more then diligent” in keeping the lawns mowed for all the services we have had at Shepherd of the Hills during this rainy season.
Tom Jones and Bob Stark who represented Shepherd of the Hills as they attended the Northern Illinois Synod Assembly as voting delegates. It was an exhausting, yet exhilarating two days.
THANK YOU TO…
Dedication of the following items will take place on Sunday, July 27 at both services:
Trees were donated by Tom Jones, Ray & Gail Israel, Cletus & Sheila Winter, Pastor Barb, Bill & Janet Brickner, Larry & Sue Cording & Keith Hesselbacher.
The bricked frame for the Shepherd of the Hills sign was donated by Bill Miller of Miller-Steinke Funeral Home.
The Free Standing Altar whose wood was donated by Ray & Gail Israel and the altar crafted by Ron Schultz & David Larson.
Please join us as we give thanks for these gifts and dedicate them to the glory of God.
DEDICATION SET FOR JULY 27th
JULY 2008
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY/COFFEE
The Church Council of Shepherd of the Hills has scheduled the second summer brunch for the year. It will be held on Sunday, July 13 from 8:30 – 10am in the Fellowship Center (lower level). Money donated for the brunch will go to ELCA World Hunger, which can be designated for Domestic Relief, i.e., Iowa, IL. You will not go away hungry from this brunch. THE NEED IS GREAT!! Give Generously.
SUMMER BRUNCH # 2
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS)
The 2nd annual (yeah!!!) Shepherd of the Hills Steak Fry will be held Saturday, August 16 from 4:30pm-7:00pm.
Men of the church are needed to help serve, wash (dish washer) wait tables, sing etc.
There will be a sign up sheet in the Welcoming Center starting July 13.
Please save this date and join us for a great evening.
Steak Fry Committee: Bill Brickner, Roy Hunter, Ray Israel and Paul Velsor.
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS MEN WANTED (this is not a personal ad)
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