Samuel B. “Sam” London, 57, of Kennewick, died May 24, 2004, at Kadlec Medical Center.  He was born August 13, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York.

Sam’s family moved to Minot, North Dakota when he was 8. He graduated from Minot Senior High in 1964, received his BS from Utah State University in 1969, his master’s degree from the University of Utah in 1977, and an administrative education certificate in 1988.

He lived in Kennewick 3 years and was a special education teacher for the Pasco School District at Ellen Ochoa Middle School.  For over 30 years, he dedicated his life to serving students with disabilities.  From 1981-1982, he was President Elect of the Council for Exceptional Children.  From 1984-1988, he was President Elect for the New Mexico Council for Exceptional Children and on the Special Advisory Council Board.  In April 2004, he was elected to the Davita Kidney Center National Board for Patient Advocacy.

Sam came to know the Lord in the fall of 2003, and was seeking to serve Him as a member of Faith Assembly Christian Center in Pasco.

Sam married Jeannene on December 13, 1986.  He is survived by Jeannene; his sister, Barbara London and his brother, Ted London.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Virginia London.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Faith Assembly Christian Center, 1800 N. Road 72, Pasco, WA.