It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Samuel Ryan Todorovich, age 10, on February 24, 2024. Samuel was born on February 8, 2014, in Butte, MT, where he spent his life spreading joy and love to all who knew him. Samuel, affectionately known as Sam or Sammy, is the cherished son of Ryan and Lindsey Todorovich and brother of June and Bode Todorovich.
He attended Kings Kids Childcare and Preschool from age 5 months to 5 years old. He was a student at West Elementary School, where he made many friends and was known for his positivity, enthusiasm, humor, and above all, his kindness. Sam was a warmhearted friend who lifted people up by “filling their buckets.” Sam’s life was full of activities and interests that showcased his adventurous spirit and creative talents. He participated in Northwest Little League Baseball, Mining City Little Guy Football, Jiu Jitsu with Grit and was a member of the climbing team with Recreate. He loved hip hop and tumbling with Dynamic Dance and Montana Dance Works. He played YMCA soccer every summer. He worked hard to make it onto the Riptide swim team and was so excited to win the Teddy Bear Classic at age 8. Sam loved going to the YMCA afterschool program and summer camps. He relished the creative athletic competitions the counselors would put on and was so excited to start being a “Counselor in training.” He had fun doing summer camps with MT Tech basketball, Inspire football camp, ROCKIES, and Mile High soccer camps.
Sam excelled at art and especially loved drawing cartoons. His art was always displayed on the walls of the Todorovich family’s home and changed with every holiday. He was a member of the Young Musicians Club, where he had just started learning to play the saxophone. He also participated in the Orphan Girl Theater, playing Young Ernie Mac in the Puff’s play in 2023. Sam was very intelligent and worked very hard to make the Hall of Fame for West Elementary in the fall of 2023 as a 4th grader. Sam was an avid reader, enjoying funny books like “Dog Man,” comics such as “Wings of Fire,” and fantasy adventure series like “Percy Jackson,” “Harry Potter,” and “the Wingfeather Saga.”
His love for the outdoors was evident in his participation in Discovery’s Enhanced Skier Program, Learning to Race Team, and Advanced All Mountain Ski Team. He loved boating, wake surfing, knee boarding, inner tubing, and waterskiing. Rafting with his dad and kayaking with his mom on the Big Hole River were among his favorite activities, along with camping and hiking. Sam cherished his time going to Stodden Park, Ridge Waters, the Carousel, the Science Mine, the Butte Farmers Market, and Washoe Park. He loved skiing at Discovery and spending time with his family at Georgetown Lake. Sam looked forward to going on his family’s annual trip to Priest Lake with his family and friends. He and his family took incredible trips together to Hawaii, Arizona, Puerto Rico, Bryce and Zion National Parks and Las Vegas. He enjoyed shooting hoops and playing catch with his dad, and baking or doing crafts with his mom. Sam loved reading to his little brother Bode, playing video games and building legos with him. Sam and his older sister June were only 13 months apart. They shared a special bond and loved doing everything together.
A Celebration of Life for Sam will be held on Sunday, August 4th, from 1:00-4:00 PM at the Copper King Hotel. Friends, family, and all who knew Sam are warmly invited to join us in honoring his beautiful life.
The family asks you to kindly respond on www.rsvp.studio/Sammy by July 21st if possible. Those wishing to send personal messages, memories, or pictures to Sam’s family may do so via email at weloveyouSammyTodorovich@gmail.com. In honor of Sam’s memory, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the YMCA afterschool and summer program, because it held a special place in Sam’s heart. Though Sam’s time with us was far too short, his impact on our lives was immeasurable. He will be forever cherished, deeply missed and always remembered.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Sammy.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Sammy and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday August 4, 2024
Copper King Hotel Ballroom
4655 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday August 4, 2024
Copper King Hotel Ballroom
4655 Harrison Ave
Butte, Montana 59701
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Jamie Vanisko says
Our thoughts and prayers are w you all . As a mom who has recently lost a child unexpectedly it is an unfathomable pain !
BEV COONROD says
Our prayers are with you. Sam was an amazing kid. I enjoyed talking with him. My heart aches for you. I send you hugs and prayers to all of you. Love Bev
Kim Flanick says
Sending you love. We are praying for you ❤️
Jennette Miller says
I am so deeply sorry for the loss of Sam. His light touched so many lives, and his memory will continue to shine. I hope you find strength in the love and support surrounding you.
Marissa Newman says
Impossible to express our sorrow and heartbreak for you all and us.
Marissa and Willie Newman
Brian and Melissa Smyth says
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of Sam. My heart breaks for you all. We are praying you to find strength at this difficult time! Many thoughts and prayers and love being sent your way❤️
Andy Grinolds and family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Cathy Lane says
Our YMCA family, Staff and kiddos, are all heartbroken. We all want you to know that your whole family is in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for trusting us with your amazing, caring, smart, funny, strong, loving boy.
Amy and David R. Backus says
Dear Todorovich Family,
Amy and I offer our sincere condolences.
Very Truly,
Amy and David R. Backus
Toledo,Ohio
DOWNEY ELLEN says
Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you at this difficult time. May the Good Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you and hold you tight and get you thru this. God Bless. May Sam rest in peace and shine is guiding lite upon all of you. So heart breaking so sorry🙏🙏🙏
Buba Todoravich says
I will always love you
Brown family says
Sending so many thoughts and prayers for your family. We are so very sorry for your loss. My husband coached Sam in baseball and he such sweet and wonderful person. We loved getting to know Sam.
Love- The Brown family
Faye Johnson says
Lindsey and Ryan,
I hope there is some comfort in knowing how much Sammy meant to those who knew and loved him. I did not have the privilege, but it is evident how many people cared about him. I will continue to pray and send all my love your way.
Kelly Anne Hovan says
Sending lots of thoughts, prayers, and all the love – The Hovans
Kara Herron says
Harper told us she will always remember Sam’s smile, infectious laugh, and their friendship. They truly had a special little bond. You are wonderful parents and raised a wonderful young man.
You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May peace be with you. ~the Herron’s
Milana Lazetich says
Todorovich family,
Sending prayers, hugs, and peace to you at this time. I am so sorry.
Take care,
Milana
Joe and Pat Lee says
Joe, Pat Lee and Family
WITH OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY, WE SEND OUR
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS….
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY!
Linda Lowney says
Though nothing can ease your pain we are Sending you all our love and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Hoping that you will find strength and comfort through those who love and care.
Our hearts are broken along with yours!.
Love
Linda and Dennis Lowney
katherine says
sam was the best friend i miss him i have been crying unstoppingly
Pat and Linda Forster says
We were blessed to meet your family in Reno a couple of years ago. We remember Sam enjoying the sun, the pool, the fun of family playing games & enjoying togetherness. Sam’s life will always have meaning because his spirit lives forever. Our prayers and sincere thoughts are with you all.
Mark Doherty says
Todorovich family, I want to let you know that I am praying for all of you every single day….for strength, for comfort, for peace, and for healing. We lost our amazing daughter, Delaney, to a wrong way driver this past August and I know your pain. It is absolutely soul crushing and almost unexplainable. I pray for you and I praise God for a Savior who gives us a chance to see our loved ones again. Your boy sounds like an amazing kid. Much love to all of you 💕🙏
JEFF SILVER says
Todorovich Family
Love and prayers to you all in this difficult time. I’m so sorry, my heart goes out to you. May you find peace and grow love with loss.
God Bless and take of yourself and each other. 🤍
katherine says
i was blessed to have sam as a friend and everybody at school is still crying…we all miss you sammy
Heidi Hartz says
So sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Will be praying for all of you ❤️🩹 Always, Heidi and family
katherine says
hi ummmm sam is still in all of our thoughts and prayers if we pray so we miss you and im so sorry for the loss of your brother june and brody
Julie Henrich says
My deepest sympathy to you all at this very difficult time. May you find comfort in your precious memories of Sammy.
Katherine Randall says
He was an awesome friend he was always smiling he never liked people being sad he would help us up if we fell it’s awesome that god has an awesome kid like him
Katherine Josiphing Randall says
Sam we made it to may it’s sad I have to graduate without you I’ll always miss you the art room is named after you now Wich is kinda hard because I just wish you would come into Mrs dennys class and say this was all a joke but it will never happen we all miss you even Mrs cashell I might go to the next mother load theater play and wish you were there I miss you we all do
Falyn says
I will always miss Sam he was so silly and smart. one time he tried to pick the basketball lock at school it was pretty funny. he was a sweet boy.
Grace says
We all love you so much❤️
Katherine Josiphing Randall says
The track meet is tomorrow I know Sam would be joining it but I hope he’s watching down for his sister and friends we all miss you so much I wish I could just go to you tomorrow and hug you and say thank goodness this was just all a big bad dream but I know everyone that knew him wished that we miss you ❤️ you were the best friend and funny person I ever knew I miss you 🥰
Tam Nguyen says
I am very sorry for your loss. My daughter told me about your sad story and I couldn’t believe that. They have their dental appointments in your office today and haven’t seen you back. Your son is always there with you all, just not in a physical way. The other kids in your family and in Butte still need your love and care. I miss both of your wonderful smiling faces.
Terri Boyer oehmcke says
So sorry for your loss we are sending love and prayers for all of you . Cherish your memories ! RIP at gods speed !
Mindy Fisher says
💙
Karen Tyndall says
He sounded like a delightful young man. RIP Sammy. Hugs to family and friends. I am very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏼
Stephany & Richard Pasha says
Our heart goes out to your family. We pray that he is with you all each and every day.
Marley Hamblin says
So much love and brightness in one young man, i’m honored to have known him ❤️❤️❤️
Josh M. Peck says
In loving memory of a kind and wonderful soul who touched the hearts of all who knew him. His warmth and kindness were felt by everyone in our Butte community. Our hearts are heavy as we grieve the loss of such a bright light.
Our children cherished the moments they spent with him, especially during the Puffs play. His joy and spirit left an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Though his time with us was far too short, the impact he made will last a lifetime. He will forever be remembered and missed.
Katherine Josiphing Randall says
It’s me Katherine again I tried to go into the celebration of life but u just couldn’t hope you guys understand