Velma Sauvageau
January 1, 1970 ~ January 9, 2015
Velma Viola Sauvageau, Fargo, ND passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Bethany on 42nd. She was born on March 3, 1927 in Sabin, MN to John and Erna (Rose) Paasch. Velma grew up in Sabin where she attended school.
After schooling, she worked at home for a time before moving to Fargo where she did housework for various families. She then worked for Fairmont Creamery for 4 ½ years.
On October 27, 1954 Velma was united in marriage to Guy Sauvageau at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moorhead, MN and they remained married until his passing on December 31, 2000. The couple made their home on the family farm near Horace, ND where they raised their children. She was an active and longtime member of St. Benedict’s Church in Wild Rice, ND.
Velma was a member of the Horace Senior Citizens and volunteered at the Dakota Boy’s Ranch. She was also a member of a whist club for 56 years. Velma enjoyed the time she spent with her friends at her Homemaker’s Club. She liked to do a lot of hand work such as crocheting, knitting, and working in her garden.
She is survived by her children, Sandra Sauvageau, Fargo, ND; Karen (Roy) Ingebretson, Fargo, ND; Jeffrey (Deanna) Sauvageau, Fargo, ND; Lori Sauvageau, Fargo, ND; Darlene (Kim) Larson, Fargo, ND; Susan (Larry) Liberty, Billings, MT; Scott (Robin) Sauvageau, Lakota, ND; sister-in-law, Margie Paasch; grandchildren, Toshia (Jim) Shaw, Troy Helgeson, Justin Sauvageau, Eric (Alyssa) Sauvageau, Adam (Danielle) Liberty, Maddison Liberty, Jordan Liberty, Tom (Annie) Sauvageau, Shane (Tahralee) Sauvageau, Melissa Sauvageau, Tayler Gallegos; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy; siblings, Elsie Amundson, Albert Paasch, Leona Smith, Eleanor Johnson, William Paasch, Irene Ekre, Stella Flatt, and Roland Paasch.
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Rice Lake WISo sorry for the families loss! I have such fond memories of my Aunt Velma. She was a lovely lady and wonderful Aunt.
Thoughts and prayers to the family!;
Normal ilPlease accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. WeтАЩre truly saddened by your loss and that we are not able to make the trip north for the services. Velma always treated us like her own children when we would come to the farm to visit. Easy to talk to, always eager to listen, she possessed a tremendous amount of character and itтАЩs extremely sad to see her go. We will miss her dearly, but trust in God that she rests in peace now and know that one day we will all be joined together again for that great big reunion in the sky!
Joe & Debbie (Sauvageau) Stopa
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Elgin ILMy condolences to Velma\”s family. Velma was a grade school friend of mine in Sabin, Minn. I have wonderful childhood memories of her family and the fun we all had growing up in Sabin.;
Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island New ZealandOur sympathies to the family of Velma Sauvageau. We remember Velma fondly, and all the kindness both her and Guy showed our family when Dad’s health was failing. She will be greatly missed.
With all our love,
Kenneth G. Beall
Peter & Donna J. Goomes (Beall)
Evelyn J. Marquardsen;
Fargo North Dakota I am a Co worker of Deanna. You all have my sympathy in this time of grief. Thoughts/PRAYERS to all of the families. I’ll be at the Prayer service on Monday night.
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Aurora ColoradoPlease know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at the loss of Velma. She was a dear lady. I enjoyed her at bingo, senior meetings and church dinners. She will be missed.
Jan Luptak;
Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island New ZealandOur sympathies to the family of Velma Sauvageau. We remember Velma fondly, and all the kindness both her and Guy showed our family when Dad’s health was failing. She will be greatly missed.
With all our love,
Kenneth G. Beall
Peter & Donna J. Goomes (Beall)
Evelyn J. Marquardsen;
Willmar MN My condolences to you all, ;
Apache Junction ArizonaOur sympathies to all of Velma’s family. It is always hard to lose \”Mom\”. We remember her as Irene’s youngest sister. We are sending our thoughts and prayers from our winter home in Arizona.
Gordy & Carol Ekre;