Samuel S. Borntreger

HEYBURN – Samuel S. Borntreger, age 55, of Heyburn, passed away Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at his home, with family by his side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Sam was born in Hannibal, Mo., March 20, 1960, the son of Sam A. and Anna B. Borntreger. He married Janet Sue Curry, October 2, 1982, in Curryville, Mo.

He spent his career in the long-haul trucking industry, where he eventually became a diesel mechanic. In addition to his career, he was also a loving husband and father. Sam also enjoyed wood-working, leather-working and driving horses.

Sam is survived by his wife, Janet; children, Richie Curry of Jerome, Tina (Kevin) Cotton of El Paso, Tex., Donald (Tera) Curry of Nampa, and Jessica (Jesse) Judkins of Caldwell; six grandchildren, Kyle, Justin, Jaydn, Jaeclynn, Isaiah, and Kalli; and siblings, Elizabeth, Adam, Fannie, Benjamin, Barbara, Harvey, Levi, Noah, and Anna.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Toby; sister, Lydia; father-in-law, George Curry; and sister-in-law, Wanda Moss.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thurs., March 3, at the Mountain View Christian Center, 317 W. 27th St., in Burley, with pastor Jim Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the Paul Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Wed., March 2, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 1 until 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the church.