Jennifer Anne Samson

Samson, Jennifer “Jenn” Jennifer “Jenn” Samson, 27, of Huntley, IL was born on July 10, 1992 and passed away on October 12, 2019. Jennifer graduated from Huntley High School in 2010 and from the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater in 2014 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a minor in Music.Jenn was a highly creative and talented girl who lived for music, theater, dance and the visual arts. She played the French Horn and the Mellophone with her school’s band and orchestra. She was involved with the professional French Horn players in Horn Fest held in Whitewater. Jenn was proud to have performed on stage with UAC Theater and Vero Voce Theater Company. She was a member of the Chamber Choir in Madison and had performed at the Renaissance Faire in Bristol, WI. Jenn was a brilliant painter and she created elaborate murals that remain on the walls of schools in Huntley and in Elgin. Jenn led with a giving heart and a kind spirit, touching the lives of family, friends, fellow performers, and strangers through her presence, humor, and love. Jenn advocated for equal rights, positive treatment of animals, and the livelihood and beauty of the planet. Anyone lucky enough to have spent a moment with Jenn will forever remember her character—so creative and brilliant, her face—so bright with smiles, and her love—so real and honest. Jennifer was laid to rest on May 25, 2020 where she is now one with the nature she adored. Left to cherish her memory are her parents; Aaron and Cathryn Samson, her siblings; Carlo Tamayo, Kimberly Stiles (Robert), Brittany, Bryan, her nephew; Nate and her niece; Guin. The Jennifer Samson Memorial Scholarship for Visual and Performing Arts has been established with The McHenry Community Foundation www.thecfmc.org. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420