Lucy Savard

Lucy Mary Savard, 94, born may 25, 1918, went peacefully into the arms of our lord surrounded by her loving family april 13, 2013 at the Norlite nursing home in Marquette, Michigan. she was born in Carp River, Michigan to Oliver and Mary (nee LaFave) Belonga. She worked at the Nicolet hotel during World War II. She enjoyed telling the story of working with her sister in law, Gladys Belonga where they made two cents more per hour than anyone else in the laundry because they were sheet press operators. Later, she enjoyed working as a waitress at the coach in the third ward. Lucy married Clarence Savard in 1946 and he died in 1981. they lived in St. Ignace where they raised three children. Doris LaVake of Wisconsin, Darlene (Larry) Scott of Indiana and, Gary of Marquette, Michigan. She is also survived by her grandchildren Russell (Karen) Luepnitz of Alabama, Darrell (Ashley) Luepnitz of Indiana, Richard and Tina Green, Roxanne and Joann LaVake and, Dean Savard of Marquette MI, step-grandchildren, Jake (Tara) Scott, Jenni Scott and, Jera (Ryan) Edgar, all of Indiana. 10 great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews. siblings preceding her in death were William, Joe, Jim, Walter, Abe, Edward, George, and Louie Belonga, Rose Cone, Mary Lavina Martineau and one grandchild, Bryan luepnitz. Her loves and passions were many. Aside from the love of dancing with her beloved husband Clarence, she enjoyed gardening and selling her produce which continued well into her 80s. she also canned many of her garden vegetables, She loved to quilt and made many beautiful quilts using her own uniques designs. she braided rugs, enjoyed cooking, baking and going to the casino. She especially loved to prepare large holiday meals but, most of all, she enjoyed being with her family and visiting with friends. Lucy loved to laugh and she loved life. Lucy was a member of the St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church and the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians. A celebration of Lucy's life will be held at the Dodson's Funeral Home at Wednesday, April 17 at 4 pm with Fr. Pawel Mecwel officiating ) lucy will be laid to rest next to her husband clarence (name of cemetary) in may.

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Lucy Savard

April 13, 2013