Nathan "Sam" B Bebout

Nathan “Sam” Bebout, age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 in his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on August 14th, 1933 in Oklahoma City, OK to William Bebout and Anna May Hutcheson. Sam spent most of his adolescence living at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge in Willows, CA. After high school graduation in 1952, he joined the army the following December. 

He spent a tour of 18 months in Korea before he was discharged in 1955. He was then awarded the Korean Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and ROK Presidential Unit Citation. 

In 1958 he married his late wife Betty Edgemon and they had 4 children: Jeff, Julie, Jhnon, and Tina. She later passed away in 1994. Sam later met his second wife Maria Elena Bebout in 1995 at Betty’s restaurant in Live Oak, CA and they married on February 27, 2001. Sam was devoted to his family and with open arms accepted Maria’s 4 children: Reyna, Lucia, Julieta, and Jaime and each of their children as his own. 

Sam was employed as an electrician for 46 years. In his career, Sam was a respected 40-year member of the IBEW and the Operating Engineers as a Journeyman Electrician. Additionally, Sam worked for Woodland Electric and joined the Electricians Union, Local 340 Sacramento. He worked with them for 21 years before retiring. Sam was also actively involved in various military associations: he was a three-time past Post Commander of the Oroville VFW Post #1747, a member of the American Legion, and a charter member of the Oroville AmVet Post #1774. Additionally, he dedicated 14 years as the Commander of the Post #1747 Honor Guard.

Even though he liked to keep busy, Sam lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures; snacking on chocolate, spending time with family, attending church, and watching old western movies. He was a loyal, determined, and loving man to his family, friends, and community. His legacy lives on as he is survived by his wife, 8 children, 17 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. 

Friends, Family, and others whose lives were touched by Sam are invited to the Memorial Service that will be held Monday, May 27th from 1:30pm-3:30pm at the Oroville Veterans Memorial Hall at 2374 Montgomery St. and the Military Burial Services, which will be held Tuesday, May 28th at 1pm at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery at 5810 Midway Rd, Dixon, CA.

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