Two years and I miss you more than ever. I find doing life without you nearly impossible. Our wedding vows may have ended with, “until death do us part”, but I will love you until death takes me too. Loving you more over here, always.

Message from Donnie Wheat

May 3, 2017 2:54 PM

Sorry to hear that Sam has passed. Your cousin, Donnie Wheat

Message from Charles H Bennett Jr. LAPD Wilshire Division Retired D-III

March 28, 2017 3:10 PM

Sam was a friend and a heck of a Policeman. We worked together at Wilshire Patrol Division. Sam was always laughing and gave me a nickname. He saw me lifting weights in the locker room then later he didnt know I had gotten promoted to P-3 (Training Officer) When I showed up for roll call with my new P-3 stripes. he laughed real hard and stated loudly, Ironman whats that on your arm. I was ironman to him for the rest of the time I knew him He was a great guy.

A candle was lit by Frank Weber on March 25, 2017 5:46 AM

A candle was lit by Joe Ares on March 24, 2017 5:57 PM

Message from Joe Ares

March 24, 2017 5:53 PM

My condolence to the family and friends of Sam Bass. I had the honor & Privilege to work with Sam while working the Westside Major Crimes Task Force. God Bless you my brother!!

Message from Moon Mullen

March 24, 2017 5:42 PM

Sam, or as he was called on our team, "Smiley" was a great cop and friend to all. He will be missed.

A candle was lit by Moon Mulen on March 24, 2017 5:40 PM

A candle was lit by Jason Bass on March 24, 2017 9:12 AM

A candle was lit by Victoria Danilov on March 23, 2017 3:06 PM

A candle was lit by Sonny & Sharon Robinson on March 23, 2017 11:12 AM

Message from Sandi Martinello

March 23, 2017 1:53 AM

My heart is heavy as I just learned of Sam's passing. I will always remember this kind, gentle man who was so supportive and kind all those years ago at Wilshire. He was a kind and genuine nice person and always a gentleman. I often thought of him after he retired and relocated to Oklahoma. My condolences to Susan and his family. RIP dear friend.

A candle was lit by Suzanne Baker on March 22, 2017 1:28 PM

A candle was lit by Beverly Elrod on March 20, 2017 8:10 PM

Message from Joe Washum

March 20, 2017 2:04 PM

Bruce came into my life at a perfect time. He provided guidance through a few rocky times in my personal life. In addition, his professional insight was very much needed and appreciated. His humor and story telling also made work fun. I have used his guidance throughout my career for myself and others. A true life mentor. God bless all friends and family.

Expression of Sympathy

A CONTINUUM WREATH ON EASEL was ordered on March 20, 2017

Expression of Sympathy

An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on March 20, 2017

Message from Eddie Connally

March 20, 2017 7:47 AM

I worked with Sam at the "Fed" for twelve years. Sam was a good leader and I would have followed him anywhere.

A candle was lit by Randy & Kassie Whitehead on March 19, 2017 9:50 AM

A candle was lit by Matthew and Cynarra Dikeman on March 19, 2017 12:14 AM

A candle was lit by Odin and Athena Dikeman on March 19, 2017 12:13 AM

A candle was lit by Jeanette Bass on March 19, 2017 12:12 AM

Message from Martin Herman

March 18, 2017 9:48 AM

"Sam" Bass, one of the true mentors in my life that has helped make me who I am today. His strong character and ethics continue to shape the lives of our younger generations as his teachings are carried on by all who he mentored. May god bless the Bass family and know that "Sam" is on duty in heaven continuing his legacy of honor.

A candle was lit by Tim McGowan on March 17, 2017 3:33 PM

A candle was lit by Troy and Dawn Kinkade and Family on March 17, 2017 12:07 PM

Message from JESSE R. SPURLOCK

March 17, 2017 8:15 AM

I worked with Sam at the Federal Reserve Bank in the Protection Department and was saddened by his passing. I enjoyed our work together at the Fed. He was a very unique and interesting character. He made my duties as his supervisor easier, because of his ethic. Our paths in life were close in that I too served in the Marines, followed that with the Los Angeles Police Department. I didn't know him in either of those professions, but our paths crossed at the Federal Reserve Bank. I know I surely missed out in the other crossings. God bless you as his family. Sam left a lot of pleasant memories along his journey.

A candle was lit by Anup Bhasin on March 17, 2017 12:53 AM

A candle was lit by Teresa Allen on March 16, 2017 10:09 PM

A candle was lit by The Styles/Hartshorne Family on March 16, 2017 6:09 PM

A candle was lit by Walter Hartshorne (Uncle Wally) on March 16, 2017 6:09 PM

A candle was lit by Pat Walsh on March 16, 2017 5:08 PM

A candle was lit by jeanine McFall on March 16, 2017 4:56 PM

A candle was lit by Bisera Vlahovljak on March 16, 2017 2:49 PM

A candle was lit by Ron Johnson on March 16, 2017 1:57 PM

A candle was lit by Joe Ross on March 16, 2017 11:20 AM

Message from Jean Walker

March 16, 2017 10:10 AM

Bass was always such a kind man at the Federal Reserve. He always gave me great tips in the workout room. He was a man of great character. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Expression of Sympathy

A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on March 16, 2017

A candle was lit by LeeAnn Messick on March 16, 2017 7:49 AM

Message from Bob Payne

March 16, 2017 7:00 AM

Sam was a fine husband. Father, and a loyal friend. We Love him and his family. May God Bless you and keep you!

A candle was lit by Mary on March 15, 2017 11:22 PM

A candle was lit by Carrie Peterson on March 15, 2017 11:15 PM

A candle was lit by Gail Rich on March 15, 2017 11:15 PM

A candle was lit by Amber Bass on March 15, 2017 11:03 PM

A candle was lit by Darlene Pittman-Scaffide on March 15, 2017 10:30 PM

A candle was lit by Richard Messick on March 15, 2017 8:32 PM

Message from Rich and LeeAnn Messick

March 15, 2017 7:51 PM

He will be greatly missed, if you need anything Susan just call us.

A candle was lit by Barbara Hoots on March 15, 2017 6:52 PM

A candle was lit by Darrell Allen on March 15, 2017 3:49 PM

A candle was lit by Marge & Don Ross on March 15, 2017 3:32 PM

Message from Danno Hanks

March 15, 2017 1:57 PM

Another Oklahoman, Will Rodgers, once said "I never me a man I didn't like".
That is how Sam led his life. Heaven is a better place today with him in it.

A candle was lit by Jason Bass on March 15, 2017 10:13 AM

A candle was lit by Pam Pittman on March 15, 2017 8:43 AM