In January 2023 we found out he had an extremely rare form of cancer, FLC liver cancer, which was already at stage 4. Sam fought a courageous battle, never complaining of his pain or being too sick. He was such a positive inspiration to everyone who knew him.

Sam graduated from Weber High School in 2020. He played baseball from the young age of 5 years old till 10th grade, playing on North Ogden Jr. High and Weber High Schools baseball teams. He also had a love for golf playing since he was able to walk, also played for the Weber High golf team. Sam enjoyed playing golf till the end. He belonged to The Barn Golf Club Men’s Association.

Sam enjoyed snowboarding with his friends and siblings and gaming with his friends.

He loved going on family vacations and outings, always spending time with his family.

We will miss our Sammy, he who had the biggest heart, always caring and thinking of others before himself.

He is survived by his mother Olivia Salazar, father Phillip (Angela) Abbott, sister Rylee (Hunter) Campbell, stepsister, Kaylee Helms, stepbrother, Ryland Hoffman, nieces Nova & Astella Campbell (whom he had a special bond with), niece, Journee Phillips, Grandmother Kristine Scothern, Grandfather’s David Salazar and David Abbott, great grandma’s Dixie Abbott and Hope Salazar and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and special friend Navy Wood. He was preceded in death by Grandma Becky Abbott (Beck), Grandpa Ron Scothern, great grandpa’s Tony Salazar and Keith Rassmussen, great grandparents Ivy & Bert Woolsey and cousins Cayden and Jacob Crook.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Barn Golf Club, 305 W. Pleasant View Drive on Thursday, January 11th from 5:30 to 8 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am on Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. James Catholic Church, 495 N. Harrison Blvd.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com