Sam Has Gone
At 5:02 P.M., Sunday, February 21, 2010, Dr. Samuel Wasson Siurua, age 93, passed away in his apartment home at Robin Run Village, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Dr. Siurua born December 16, 1916 in Dallas, Texas grew up in Pecan, Miss.
Dr. Siurua was an accomplished man but even more importantly was a man who cared about the needs of his fellow man and lived his life with an utmost caring, tolerance and civility toward those around him, whether students, colleagues, family, friends or acquaintances.
He received degrees in Music Education and Violin from The Chicago Musical College. Later he received his Doctor of Music Education degree from Indiana University after compiling the only History of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
He served in the Army during WW II as a band musician and radio man.
He came to Indianapolis to teach instrumental music in the public schools retiring in 1982 after 30 years. He taught at schools number 60, 86, 90, 27, 32, 105 and 93. He directed the George Washington High School Orchestra and was head of the music department at Northwest High School.
He was Principal Violist or 2nd Violinist with the Indianapolis Philharmonic Orchestra playing 10 seasons.
Dr. Siurua was a lifelong member of North United Methodist Church.
His funeral service will be in the Chapel at North United Methodist Church, 38th and Meridian Streets in Indianapolis at 2:30 P.M. on Friday February 26th. Calling will be in the Parlor before the service at 1:30 PM. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Sam will be greatly missed by his many friends and former students. He is survived by Sally Emily of Woodstock, Ga.
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