Samantha Wing Schaff, 27

 Samantha Wing Schaff, 27, of Columbia Falls, and formerly of Polson, passed away on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, as a result of an automobile accident.

A gathering of friends and family will take place on Friday, Jan. 28, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson, beginning at 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., at which time a vigil service will start.

Samantha’s memorial Mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning, Jan. 29, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy are encouraged to either the Mission Valley Animal Shelter in Polson, or to Life Savers Animal Rescue also in Polson.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Samantha’s family.