Jeannette Savageau

Jeannette Marie Savageau, age 85, passed away peacefully at Serenity Assisted living in Dilworth, MN on April 18, 2018. She was born on a farm in Glyndon, MN on May 28, 1932, to Margaret Ada (Stulz) and Harry Allen Carlisle. She attended High School in Glyndon, MN and graduated in 1951. She then attended 1 year of college. She married Roy Savageau on January 17, 1953. They had eight children, Steve Savageau, Wanda Youngquist, Brian Savageau, Greg Savageau (Becky), Ivy- Jo Gilbertson, Shelly Schroeder, Scott Savageau, and Dean Savageau (Carrie Ness). She retired from Bethany Homes after 19 years of employment, where she loved working, entertaining, and visiting with residents. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, son Steven, and grandson, Shawn Dean, her two sisters, Genevieve Carlisle, and Carol Hoff and special friend, Roger Heuer. She is survived by her children, 15 grandchildren, several great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews of which she knew everyone’s names and how to spell them. She enjoyed dancing, tending her flower beds, sitting outside, and watching kids play. She also enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins, Vikings, and Wild. Services will be held at Boulger Funeral Home. Visitation is at 1:00 PM on Tuesday April 24. Prayer service is at 2:00 PM with a luncheon following. Burial will be held at a later date. She was under the care of Serenity Assisted Living and their staff, as well as hospice.