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SAM WILDER, K.C.
Born: Aug 02, 1940
Date of Passing: Sep 06, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySAM WILDER, K.C.
On September 6, 2023, Samuel (Sam) Isaac Wilder, K.C., passed away at the age of 83 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Sam was born on August 2, 1940, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to parents, Jack and Rose (Garfinkel) Wilder, who emigrated from Romania. After graduating from St. John's Technical High School in 1957, Sam continued his education at the University of Manitoba, where he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts in 1961. Sam obtained his Bachelor of Law in 1965, earning the University of Manitoba/Law Society of Manitoba Gold Medal, among many other academic distinctions. Sam was well-respected as a contributor to the Winnipeg Jewish and broader communities and for his 56-year career as a litigator. Sam and his brother, Joe, built their law firm Wilder Wilder & Langtry LLP from the ground up and managed it until it merged with PKF Lawyers in 2020.
More importantly, Sam was known and loved by all for his character. With a smile that would light up a room, Sam will be remembered for his kindness, personability, humour, intelligence, and compassion. When he was not in the office, you could find Sam sitting on the docks at Winnipeg Beach, watching the Blue Bombers play, and spending time with his family, who were the most important thing in the world to him. Sam loved the outdoors, whether it was enjoying a meal in his screened veranda, riding his bike with his grandchildren, or, in his younger days, training for his next marathon. Sam also loved to golf with his friends, whether in Florida at Gleneagles, or at the Glendale Golf and Country Club here in Winnipeg, where he almost lost an eye after ricocheting a ball off of a tree on the 12th hole.
There are truly no words capable of expressing how incredible of a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and person Sam was. His endless positivity and ability to bring out the best in everyone he touched will be dearly missed.
Sam is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Wendy, and his three children, Lisa, Raven, and Jonathan. His memory also lives on in his brother Joe, daughter-in-law Kylie, and five grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Ross, Mika, and Maxwell.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to family and friends from near and far, CancerCare Manitoba, home caregivers, and the palliative nursing team.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution in honour of Sam may be made to the Sam and Wendy Wilder Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (204-477-7520).
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 16, 2023
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I am so sad to see Sam has passed. I truly enjoyed seeing him and speaking with him when I worked at Wilder, Wilder & Langtry. Condolences to his family. - Posted by: Roberta Hudson (Co-worker) on: Dec 11, 2023
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Our condolences to Wendy, Lisa, Raven, Jon, and all who mourn Sam. A fine man. - Posted by: James & Rebecca Kirk (Friends) on: Sep 18, 2023
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Our deepest condolences to Joe, Wendy and all the family. May Sam's memory be a blessing. - Posted by: Solly and Orly Dreman (Friends) on: Sep 17, 2023
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It is with great sadness I've read that the incomparable Sam Wilder has died. In filling out this form, for 'relationship' I wrote in 'friend.' From a distance most would likely say 'acquaintance' was a better description of our relationship but not so. I doubt Sam had any acquaintances. His warm smile and welcoming ways quickly turned any acquaintance to friend. I shall miss bumping into Sam, often in the concourse under the Richardson Building. Wendy, Joe, family, condolences on your loss. - Posted by: Sheldon Bowles (Friend) on: Sep 16, 2023