Lauren's passion for animals began at a very early age. She loved horses, cats, dogs (especially pugs), reptiles, rabbits, and sugar gliders. At the age of 7, Lauren began horseback riding at Rascal Slough Ranch in Hilmar, CA. Her early riding experiences quickly blossomed into a passion for competitive dressage and hunter jumping. She would also become an accomplished young pianist at the age of 8. Lauren was an avid reader who also enjoyed whale watching, rescuing/fostering animals, and attending Panic! At The Disco concerts. She spent many happy years working on her ranch to make it a dream horse facility.
Lauren is predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Leland G. Means Jr., paternal grandparents Philip and Elsie Sampson, aunt Cindy Cleaves and uncles Duncan T. Means, Peter Sampson, Parker Sampson, and Patrick Sampson.
Lauren is survived by her husband Joseph E. Donabed III; her loving grandmother Mariquita Tuker Means of Santiago, Chile; her parents Philip and Jennifer Sampson of Turlock, CA; and her sister April Sampson of Burlingame, CA. She is also survived by extended family members in Chile, England, the Phillippines, and the state of Maine.
Lauren is now at peace in the company of the love of her life and best friend, Forever Magic, her magnificent Arabian mare. In February of 2015, at the age of 31, Magic won 1st place in Dressage class at the National Arabian Horseshow in Scottsdale, AZ.
Lauren's passion for animals began at a very early age. She loved horses, cats, dogs (especially pugs), reptiles, rabbits, and sugar gliders. At the age of 7, Lauren began horseback riding at Rascal Slough Ranch in Hilmar, CA. Her early riding experiences quickly blossomed into a passion for competitive dressage and hunter jumping. She would also become an accomplished young pianist at the age of 8. Lauren was an avid reader who also enjoyed whale watching, rescuing/fostering animals, and attending Panic! At The Disco concerts. She spent many happy years working on her ranch to make it a dream horse facility.
Lauren is predeceased by her maternal grandfather, Leland G. Means Jr., paternal grandparents Philip and Elsie Sampson, aunt Cindy Cleaves and uncles Duncan T. Means, Peter Sampson, Parker Sampson, and Patrick Sampson.
Lauren is survived by her husband Joseph E. Donabed III; her loving grandmother Mariquita Tuker Means of Santiago, Chile; her parents Philip and Jennifer Sampson of Turlock, CA; and her sister April Sampson of Burlingame, CA. She is also survived by extended family members in Chile, England, the Phillippines, and the state of Maine.
Lauren is now at peace in the company of the love of her life and best friend, Forever Magic, her magnificent Arabian mare. In February of 2015, at the age of 31, Magic won 1st place in Dressage class at the National Arabian Horseshow in Scottsdale, AZ.
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