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Bobbi Rae Sam

Bobbi Rae Sam

February 17, 1984 - January 7, 2024

Zhaawan, Bobbi Sam, age 39, passed away on January 7, 2024. Visitation will begin at 5 PM on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at the District 1 Community Center on the Mille lacs Band of Ojibwe Reservation, with Ombishkebines officiating. Interment will be in the Vineland Burial Grounds.

Zhaawan, Bobbi Rae Sam, was born February 17th, 1984, in Onamia, Minnesota, to Corrina Cash and Darrell Sam. Bobbi attended Nay Ah Shing High School and later went on to take classes at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, where she loved writing and poetry. She spent most of her time helping others and was always there when anyone needed her. She loved making those around her happy and enjoyed making people laugh on social media but most importantly in person. Her contagious laugh and smile will be deeply missed. Most of all she loved being a mother and aunt. Bobbi is survived by her five sons, Caleb, Cailen, Christopher, Cass and Caidence; parents, Corrina Cash and Darrell Sam; brothers, Garrett Sam, Daniel Sam and Luther Sam; sister, Kasey McCabe; nieces, nephews and many relatives.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lorena "Panji" Gahbow, Archie Cash, Sr., and Dorothy Sam; sister, Erin Cash; aunts, Tami Gahbow, Nancy Gahbow, Linda Sam and Isabelle Sam; uncles, Bill Gahbow and Pete Gahbow.

Upcoming Events

Visitation

JAN 10. 5:00 PM (CT)

District 1 Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Funeral Ceremony

JAN 11. 10:00 AM (CT)

District 1 Community Center

43646 Virgo Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

Cemetery Details

Vineland Cemetery

Utopia Rd

Onamia, MN 56359

 

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