Samuel “Sam” Stanley Quitiquit passed away at his home in Lake Shastina on August 25, 2008.
Sam was a longtime resident of Stockton, California and owned and operated Star Motors and Trading for 40 years.
Sam was born in El Centro, California on December 13, 1930. Sam proudly served his country with the United States Air Force for 20 years.
After he retired, Sam moved to Weed, California to be closer to the mountains and to have new places to bike and golf.
Sam was the husband of Sandy Quitiquit of Lake Shastina; the father of Kelley Brentt, Jon Quitiquit, Kim Barrington, Tina Croshaw and Rodi Quitiquit. He was also the grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of three; and brother to Ray Quitiquit and Rosemary Figueroa
He is still teaching his family lessons to live and love life to the fullest and that you should not wait for the “perfect day.” Sam’s passions in life were skiing, biking, golfing and living life to the fullest with no regrets.
A gathering to celebrate Sam’s life is pending.
Please make contributions to: Hope For A Cure at www.hopeforacure.org. HFAC aids in the research and education of Parkinson’s Disease which was important to Sam.
Arrangements were made by Girdner Funeral Chapel.