Samuel Burdette Cline | Cline Clan Chronicled

Samuel Burdette & Joanna Cline

They were set up for a first date by Sam’s niece {listed anonymously at the request of the child}
Have lived in various places including Jefferson City, Missouri; Washington DC area; Indianapolis, Indiana area and Sebring, Florida
They’ve enjoyed the company of felines for a long time, including Maya, Sevie, Sophie, Boomer and Gabby
They love to travel – where haven’t they been? 🙂

A quick overview of Sam’s life includes…

Graduated from Knoxville HS
Graduated from Blackburn College (undergrad) and the University of Missouri (masters), with a focus in economics
Involvement in numerous business pursuits in and around the Jefferson City area while staying involved in the Army National Guard
Did active military duty beginning in the 1980s, achieving 20 years of service, retiring as a “full bird Colonel”
Becoming a volunteer leader of a regional AARP-sponsored income tax unit that does basic tax returns for no charge

Among some lesser-known facts, he…

did NOT sing with his three sisters in a quartet
took up the game of golf in the 1980s and has enjoyed it (at least most of the time) since then
is a sports “junkie” – if you want to know about a sporting outcome, give him a call

being an executive assistant for many organizations including Carl Sandburg College, Lilly Foundation and Snowmobile Association
involvement in various charitable activities including Interfaith Hospitality Network and Meals on Wheels
helping in many ways in the church
another dear soul left our mortal world…Jo’s fight with autoimmune disease issues ended in July 2024. Her obituary and site with pictures is HERE

Among some lesser-known facts, she…

has “gone to the dark side” by starting to play (and enjoy!) card games such as Liverpool Rummy and “Uncle Sam”
influenced Sam to move from being a golf course walker to a full-fledged participant
finds ways to show random acts of kindness as a daughter, sister, aunt and sister-in-law, supporting her family in so many ways

Reviewed/additions by: Marilyn Long,