Sampo, Barbara Ann's Obituary
Barbara Ann Sampo was a fun-loving Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and was loved by many family & friends. She passed unexpectedly on April 10th, 2025 at the age of 86.
Barbara was born on May 16th, 1938, in San Diego, CA to Pete and Monica Ferrari of San Diego, CA. She was the first born with a younger sibling, David Ferrari which proceeded her in death. She grew up on the Ferrari Dairy Farm in Mission Valley and graduated from Hoover High School in 1956. On July 4th, 1956 she married her high school sweetheart Steve Sampo Jr. Together they welcomed two wonderful children, who were the most important part of her life.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren. She supported her husband with their business Sampo Construction until his passing in 1985.
She truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with family and friends, snacking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was always full of smiles and laughs; and in most cases was the life of any gathering. She enjoyed her daily outings, shopping or having lunch with a loved one, and when she was at home, she loved working in her garden or caring for her dogs. She will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew her.
She leaves behind to mourn; her son Dino Steve Sampo and his wife Debbie Lynn Sampo (Daughter-in-Law); daughter Susan Barbara Fluor; three granddaughters Bonnie Sue Watson (spouse Vernon Wyatt); Abby Lynn Gay (husband Ryan Gay); Ashley Rae Nelson (husband Shaun Nelson); four great-granddaughters Brittney Ashanaye Watson, Courtney Raynee Watson-Wyatt, Presley Rae Nelson, Charlie Lynn Gay and one great-grandson Cash Dino Nelson, all of San Diego, CA.
What’s your fondest memory of Barbara?
What’s a lesson you learned from Barbara?
Share a story where Barbara's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with Barbara you’ll never forget.
How did Barbara make you smile?
