Gail’s legacy is cherished by her beloved husband Terry Sampson, her children Kimberley (Jeff) Leivo, Karen Sampson, and Patrick (Norma) Sampson; her siblings William (Nancy) Lotspeich, and Sandra (James) Walchel. Her life’s melody resonates through her nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren, each a note in her harmonious symphony. She joins in eternal rest her father Herb, her mother Leona, and her sister Audrey (Bob) Wimberly.

Gail was born in Palmdale, California, on November 22, 1945, the youngest child of Leona and Herb Lotspeich. Gail’s early childhood was spent in Hanford, California, and Easton, California, where she was always chasing after her brother, sisters and cousins. The Lotspeich family laid the foundation of finding joy in family that Gail was known for. When the family moved to Norwalk, California, Gail attended Lampton Elementary, Los Alisos Jr. High, and Excelsior High Schools. At these schools, Gail met many lifelong friends, who introduced her to the love of her life, Terry Sampson. After a whirlwind romance, and a little nudge from cousin Steve, Terry and Gail joined their lives in marriage in February, 1964. Together they crafted a home filled with love, joy and open hearts. They welcomed daughter Kimberley in 1966, daughter Karen in 1968 and son Patrick in 1976. Between chasing Kim down from the roof, finding Karen when she took off on her bike, or keeping Pat from dropping screwdrivers down the drains, raising her children was an exciting and delightful adventure for Gail.

In 1986, her role as Grandma Gail began with the birth of their first grandchild. Gail loved being a grandmother and building special bonds with each of her nine grandchildren. Teaching them to play cards, crochet, sew, bake, or just have fun and be silly. As the seasons of life turned, with their children grown and starting families of their own, Terry and Gail started a new chapter of life by moving from Norwalk. California, to Hemet, California, in 1994. Gail always made her family her priority, from helping to organizing the annual Lotspeich reunions with her siblings, playing cards or Wahoo with her nieces and nephews, to enjoying time with her grandchildren, or planning exciting trips with Terry. Every moment with Gail was special, but her greatest joy was found with her sixteen great-grandchildren. She adored playing, loving and giggling with each of the greats. Being Gigi was one of Gail’s most cherished accomplishments.