Kleo C. Sams, 87 passed away May 27, 2013 at Westview Health Care Center.

Kleo Sams was born on April 5, 1926 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Leo and Erma (Babione) Sams. Kleo graduated from Sheridan High School in 1944.

He married Ruth (Pat) Strange in July 1944. They had four children; Linda Haler (Don), Andrew Sams, Jack Sams (Vicki), Margaret Swinyer (Ron). He also had ten grandchildren; Don Haler Jr., Amy Bennage, Amandy Romero, Earl Sams, Fred Sams, Jess Sams, Jake Sams, Tina Weigum, Trina Swinyer, Travis Swinyer. He also had numerous great grandchildren and cousins.

He was married and divorced four other times during his life.

He made his living by ranching on the family ranch east of town and having his own dump truck business.

He enjoyed reading, horseback riding, training his dogs to do tricks, but he especially enjoyed elk hunting on the Big Horn Mountains.

There will be no services.

Dad we love you and hope you rest in peace.

The Sheridan Press - June 1, 2013.