1954 ~ 2003
Samuel O. Gaufin was born July 14, 1954, in Boise, Idaho.
He died suddenly of natural causes on August 19, 2003, at his home in Salt Lake.
Sam was a shy, gentle and kind spirit with a marvelous sense of humor. He was a composer and historian at heart. He loved to read, listen to music and let his imagination run free. Above all, Sam loved his two sons, Sam and Bing. Talking about them always brought a smile to his face and a twinkle to his eye.
Sam grew up in Ogden, Utah. He received his B.S. degree from Weber State, and his J.D. from the University of Utah School of Law where he was Associate Comment and Developments Editor for the Utah Law Review and graduated Order of the Coif.
Sam dedicated his professional life to the practice of law. He had a very successful career as a litigator at VanCott Bagley Cornwall & McCarthy and at Berman, Gaufin, Tomsic & Savage. He took great pride in teasing out the "smoking gun" and creating the backbone of a case. He had a phenomenal memory for even the smallest detail. Sam won the respect and friendship of his colleagues through his hard work, determination and gentle style.
Sam will truly be missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.
Sam is survived by his wife, Lynn; sons, Sam and Bing; stepdaughter, Amy; sister, Rhoda Gaufin (Craig Neilson), Provo; mother-in-law, June; brother-in-law, John; niece, Gillian and nephew, Elliott; as well as many, many loving friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, David ("Mike") and Monica Gaufin (Ogden, Utah).
There will be a memorial service celebrating Sam's life on September 4, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. at the Alta Club, 100 East South Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gaufin Children Trust at Key Bank, 50 South Main, Salt Lake City, Utah.