Samantha Margaret Burkart, age 20, died on May 3, 2013. Born on June 24, 1992, in Seattle, Sam was a life-long resident of Vashon Island. She graduated from Vashon High School in 2010. Sam loved to draw and had some of her work published in Teen Voice Magazine. Sam had a good sense of humor and often repeated funny lines from movies and comedy shows. She also enjoyed playing Scrabble. She is survived by her mother, Rosalie Bonelli; father, Timothy Burkart; brother, Colin Burkart; stepmother, Darcy LaBelle; and stepsisters, Renée LaBelle and Nicole LaBelle. Sam loved Vashon Island. Funeral to be held at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, Vashon Island, on May 18 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Vashon Youth and Family Services.

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