Book of Memories for Sam Chester

Condolence From Katey Buster

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:57:49 EDT

'SAM the MAN' you will always be to me! I met Sam in the very early 80's with Jerry Goldman and Adam Walton and we used to hang out with Susan McCoy and others at La Cocina. Wow, to think both Sam and Jerry have passed away in the same summer! I can hear their laugh all the way from Heaven!

Condolence From "Disco" Dan Kinney

Mon, 24 Jun 2013 18:37:43 EDT

I first met Sam back in, I think, the late 70s. He would occasionally come for dinner at the Arya Restaurant where I was a Wine Steward. He always had a pretty lady in tow. For a long time I would see him around & at many of the parties I would be deejaying at & we would always chat a bit. I knew several months ago that he was living at Heritage Park & always meant to stop in & visit. I regret not having done so.

Condolence From Susan McCoy

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:42:34 EDT

Good bye Sam, my good friend.....You had a good long run in life and many fun and happy events in Aspen. I'll catch up with you one day on the "other side" and we'll jump on our ponies and go for another ride. See you then.

Condolence From Cindy Tucker-Davis

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:37:21 EDT

I have had the pleasure of knowing Sam since 2002. What a character!! He lived life to the fullest, to say the least. I have missed seeing his smiling face at the Aspen Country Inn for the past several months and I know he missed being there. I am fortunate to have met him and have him in my life even though it was a relatively short period of time. Rest well, Sam, until we meet again! Cindy

Story shared: Enjoy

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:39:05 EDT

Whenever I was depressed or having problems, Sam would say to me, "Just enjoy. Whatever happens to you; if you go bankrupt, If they throw you in the slammer, just enjoy, enjoy." There will be a memorial service in July or August to enjoy the memories and music of Sam's life. Please watch the papers for the announcement of Sam's last "wingding".

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Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:01:01 EDT

Gatsby 2012

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:59:20 EDT

April 14, 2013

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Feb. 2012

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Stan and Toy Gatsby 2012

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:55:46 EDT

Gatsby 2012

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Early Bird Thanksgiving 2011

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:52:39 EDT

Hunt Ball 2004

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:50:58 EDT

Jan. 1991

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S-kicker Ball 2011

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1988

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Sam 1994

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Great Gatsby Party 2012

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:42:06 EDT

Berman wedding 1994

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:38:47 EDT

Gatsby Party 2004

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Gatsby Party 2003

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Gatsby Party 1995

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Gatsby Party 2007

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Great Gatsby Party 2007

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Sept 2001

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Sam and Sirous 2002

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Sam 1984

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October 1984

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:25:34 EDT

Aspen Mtn. Wine Party 1991

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Snowmass Picnic 1992

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Snowmass Picnic 1993

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Wine Party 1991

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The joy of skiing

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Skiing Aspen Mountain

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Riding to the Hunt

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Great Gatsby Party 2005

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Feeding the birds at Paradise Bakery

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:01:32 EDT

Sam's good buddy

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