Sam went to be with the Lord on February 22nd, 2023. He was well known in the community and helped everyone. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Joy Gravance, and survived by his children Daniel Gravance, Linda Stone, and Kevin Gravance, 9 grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held at 5:30-7:00 P.M. on Tuesday March 7, 2023 with a Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. at Phipps-Dale Funeral Chapel in Lemoore, California. A graveside service will be held Wednesday March 8th, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Lemoore Cemetery.