Samuel Allen Kuhn

Samuel Allen Kuhn December 9, 1935 – August 7, 2013 Sammy Kuhn, 77, passed away on August 7, 2013, with his two children, Karen and Kenny, at his side. Eight days earlier he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. Sam was born on December 9, 1935, to Edwin and Paloma Kuhn in San Francisco, California. He attended Lowell High School and San Francisco City College, as well as served in the National Guard. In his early 20’s Sam was hired by Economics Laboratory and moved to Portland where he met his wife, Bette Jean Brown. They were married in April, 1963, and moved to Lake Oswego where they raised their two children. In 1975, Sam and Bette started their own chemical supply company, Kuhn Pacific Chemical Corporation, and worked there until retiring in the 90’s. They spent their retirement years motor homing, spending time on Maui with their many friends, and enjoying their family. Sam is survived by his children, Karen Greene (Roger) and Ken Kuhn (Shawn) and his three grandchildren, Korbin Kuhn (20), Alyssa Kuhn (19) and Katie Greene (17). Four days before his death, Sam enjoyed a great day of sight seeing with Karen and Kenny in Karen’s Mustang convertible. With the oxygen tank in tow, the three started with a tour of downtown Portland, stopping for a dish of Sam’s favorite ice cream, Rocky Road. Along the way Sam received comments from pedestrians about how hip he was and how he was living life to the fullest. Sam raised his hand with an enthusiastic “Thank you!” The tour continued to northwest Portland, down 21st and 23rd Streets, up to Washington Park and over to Yeon Avenue. Sauvie’s Island was on the trek as they crossed the bridge and made it all the way to the end, turned around, and went back across the bridge. From there they went across the St. John’s Bridge into North Portland to the old stomping grounds of Kuhn Pacific Chemical Corporation in the Waddle’s office building on Vancouver Way. Sam enjoyed every moment of his ride, reliving memories all along the way. Right up until his last night, Sam was chatting with the hospital staff, making them laugh, playing dice with his kids and watching his favorite shows. That’s just the kind of man Sam was. His goal in life was to make everyone around him as happy as they could be. His positive attitude, smile, interest in other people’s lives and his huge heart were contagious. Everyone who met Sam loved him. A private celebration of life will be held on September 14. Service Information