Howard W. Sampson, 73, passed away on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at Benefis East Hospital in Great Falls. Howard was born Nov. 14, 1936, in Fort Peck, to Floyd and Florence (Knapp) Sampson. He worked for 32 years as a truck driver for Columbia Falls Aluminum Company. He is survived by his wife, Gwen Sampson; son, Michael Sampson of North Pole, Alaska, son, Todd Sampson, and daughter, Cheri Dasenbrook, both of Kalispell; two brothers, Tom Sampson of Baker, and Kenneth Sampson of Kalispell; grandchildren, Kimberly, Brian, Stacia, Emily, Sean and Katie; one great-grandson, Michael. Family services will be held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.