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Memories and Condolences
for James Savage
April 20, 2011
Mary, Brian, Janice and family:
Doc was a great doctor and friend. I so appreciate all the care that he gave my family all those years and have missed him since he retired. Having lost our daughter, Cris, last year, I know the pain you are all feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Carol Becker
Aledo, Texas
Melodye grannan
April 9, 2011
He was my grandpa and acted as a father at times! He was a sweet old man and I miss him every single day...i wish he was here!
Tim Savage
February 26, 2011
Dear Savage Family,
What a special dad you had; what a special town Doc Azle Had. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all. It would only be fitting for Azle to erect a memorial to Doctor Savage, a kind and loving man, husband, father and town doctor. Maybe Harris NW will erect a statue of Doc Savage at the entry to the hospital - it would be most fitting and a great tribute to a great man. He will be dearly missed.
Jeri Geary
February 25, 2011
To the Savage family -
I know there is no doubt in any of your minds that Dr Savage is loved by all. He was a nurturing, compassionate doctor, proud of his children and grandchildren and a friend to all. He would make the time to listen no matter how long it might take. Azle certainly will never be as bright again without out the warmth he always gave so freely.
February 25, 2011
Doc Savage will be greatly missed by the Sneaky 10 Golf Group. Our prayers and condolences to the family.
February 22, 2011
Our condolences to the Savage family - what a GREAT man and family doctor. Azle will never be the same without him. He will certainly go down in Azle history.
Our thoughts & prayers,
The Burton Family
February 22, 2011
To the Savage Family: It is with deepest regret that I read about 'Our Doctor' in the Star Telegram. He was a great man throughout all the years that I and my family knew him. He gave me and my wife our medical exam before we married some 53 years ago and he delivered our three boys He was always there to treat anyone at any time he was needed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Doc's family. Joe Richardson, Taylor, Texas
kim Bue
February 22, 2011
Brian,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. I remember how funny and upbeat he always was and how he enjoyed life! I especially remember how proud he was of you. I know you have lots of great memories with your dad, and I pray those get you thru this sad time.Sincerely, Kim Bateman-Bue
Carolyn Haskell, RN
February 22, 2011
Dr. Savage cared for me as a child and I worked with him for years as a nurse. He was a remarkable man and a compassionate doctor. His contribution to the health and well being of our community can never be measured or repaid. This great doctor treated everyone he met with kindness and respect, no matter their station in life. The world will not be the same without him, but it comforts me to know that he is now golfing and sharing stories with The Great Physician! I'm so glad I'll see him again soon-
Leslie Hanson
February 22, 2011
I give my deepest sympathy to the family. Dr. Savage was a wonderful man. He was my doctor for years. He also delivered my daughter. He will be missed.
Dale & Nancy Slauson Henderson
February 22, 2011
To the Savage family, so sorry for your loss. You all shared Dr. Savage with Azle and the entire area. He made many trips in house calls to our house in Briar. He was a true country doctor. He was a fine doctor and was a real people person. He will be greatly missed.May God comfort you all in this great loss.
Kally Felts
February 22, 2011
I am greatly saddened to hear of the loss of a great physician and leader in the community, Dr James Savage. Azle was lucky to have had such a great person, Dr. Savage, in the community. He touched so many lives including mine. When my family moved to Azle in 1970, I was in the 6th grade and Dr Savage became my Doctor. He always had a smile on his face, even when he had to come in to the hospital on July 4, 1979 to deliver my second child at 9:25pm which caused him to miss the fireworks on the lake. Also, I would have never made it through nursing school, if it wouldn’t have been for him. When I was ready to give it up in my third semester of nursing school, he sat me down in his office and told me that “a smart person is not one who knows it all because this is impossible.” He gave his four sided rotating bookcase a spin and said “A smart person is not someone who knows everything for this is impossible. A smart person is who knows where to go to find the information he needs.” Thank you Dr. Savage for all you gave daily to individuals and to your community. You will be missed immensely. I hope I will get to see you on the other side.
Sincerely, Kally Felts RN
Mike & Pam Meyer
February 21, 2011
Brian and family - we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was one of "The Greatest Generation", and he certainly lived up to that title. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
ronnie bergquist
February 21, 2011
We salute you Dr Savage you were a special man you will live for ever in are hearts. He was always funny made you smile know matter what was wrong. Our hearts goes out to the Dr Savages Family.
Janice Ritchey Harms
February 21, 2011
It saddened me to learn of Dr. Savage's passing. The first time my family met him was in the late 50's when he came to our home to treat my mother. My parents have passed on, but Dr. Savage was their doctor until the end. He had the best bedside manner of any doctor I've known. I'll never forget him or the kindness he showed to the Ritchey family. My condolences to the Savage family.
Lyn Engel Mayo
February 21, 2011
Thank you Doc for everything you've done for my family and this community. You saw my grandmother through cancer, my grandfather through falls from trees that at age 93 he had no business being in, my mom and myself through numerous bumps,bruises and illness and, yes Doc I listened, no more riding on the hoods of cars and my boys through many childhood woes. You always had a kind word, to go along with your lecture on where we went wrong and how not to do it again. Until we meet again Doc, I'm comforted knowing your keeping my grandparents company.
February 21, 2011
The Savage Family,
Thank you for sharing the best boss anyone could ever hope to have. He gave me 28years of employment, inspiration and friendship. He always told me that if you listened to a patient long enough, they would tell you what was wrong with them.
God Bless a great listener!
Dorothy Cherryhomes, Azle,Tx
February 21, 2011
I salute you Dr Savage for your service and sacrific.
Creighton Maynard
February 21, 2011
He was a good man and a good friend.
Sue Spicer
February 21, 2011
The Savage Family,
We were so sorry to hear the news of our beloved Dr. Savage's departure from this life. We so appreciated his loving and caring ways, his stories of the past and his deep love for and dedication to Mrs Savage and you. He will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers are with you.
Jack DeShazo
February 20, 2011
Dr. Savage was my doctor from babyhood on up into adulthood. He saw me through all of the typical sicknesses. He took care of my parents up through their final needs. He was "our Doctor". Thanks for your caring Doc. Brian to you and the family-Our prayers are with you.
Shawn Scott
February 20, 2011
The Savage Family,
My condolences for Dr. Savage and all of the wonderful memories I have of his compassion and most of all his sense of humor. Dr. Savage brought me into the world and when I think of Azle and what home means to me I will always think of Dr. Savage.
Brian, my thoughts go out to you and your family. I hope you know how much your dad meant to so many people. My deepest sympathy.
God Bless.
Shawn Scott
T. Mayo
February 20, 2011
God Bless Dr.Savage and the Savage family, may God give you peace. He was my doctor from when I was 9 years old up to a teenager, and for the last few months, I have been one of Mary's nurses while she was at home. I became very close to both of them again. He was a good man, gave alot to his community over the years, and he always made me laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Dillon Savage
February 20, 2011
Hes my grandpa I always loved him.
Kathy (Knox) Lingle
February 20, 2011
God bless you Dr. Savage. You were such a great doctor and a fine human being. You were our family doctor for a long time and we'll always love you like part of our family. My parents had great respect for you as did I. We are heartbroken to have lost you. Our sympathy to the Savage family.
Tucker Jeff
February 20, 2011
God does not make Doctors like this anymore. Dr. Savage has patched me up several times and even called the house and came over to check on me. You will not find that anymore.
God bless you Dr. Savage and may God comfort your family. Until we meet again.
February 20, 2011
I was one of his first patients- a compound fracture to the left arm. It was a challenge but he set it perfectly. Thanks, Dr. Savage. You were a true gentleman and country doctor... B.W. Ash
T-Ray Sander
February 20, 2011
It was always a pleasure to see Doc show up at Eagle Mountain Country Club with a smile on his face and his Rolls Royce golf cart.Just seeing him, you knew you were going to have a good day.Gonna miss you doc.
Rick Davidson
February 19, 2011
Doc Savage will be missed.
GOD bless you and yours, at least half my sutures were made with your hands.
Rick Davidson
Nancy Nation Jay
February 19, 2011
We will all miss you. You were such a fun guy in addition to being a great doc. We have great memories of growing up with you, Mary, and Janice and Bryan.
Jeanne Denson
February 19, 2011
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. Dr. Savage was a good doctor and a good man. The community was blessed to have him.
Susan Taff
February 19, 2011
Good friend to my parents and a good family doctor to everyone in Azle.
Linda and Susan Taff
Scott Beckmann
February 19, 2011
My family sends our sincerest condolences to the family on the loss of Mr. Savage. We are so proud to have known him and call him a dear friend of ours. May the Lord give you strength and healing during this sorrowful time. Prayers to the family.
Scott, Charlotte, Anna and Sterling Beckmann
Rita Brown Nickols
February 19, 2011
A wonderful man and doctor who set a high bar for those who follow.
February 19, 2011
Dr. Savage,
You were my parents Doctor and mine for many years and also a great friend. Your compassion and care to my family was a blessing. Your service to our country, the Navy and Marine Corps was true of your character. As you know, we Marines held our "Doc" (corpsmen) in highest regard. Semper Fi and may God bless and keep you. My deepest sympathy to Mary, Brian, Janice and their families.
You were truly a wonderful Christian and man for all seasons.
Tony Taylor
Pam Miller
February 19, 2011
Dr. Savage was our family Dr. for many years. He was a good & kind man. May GOD bless the family. Pam Miller Azle, Texas
February 19, 2011
Appreciate all the good service my family and I received through the many years from Dr. Savage.
Please know that he was loved by many for all that he contributed to our community and especially to our school district.
My deepest sympathy,
Dorothy Harris
February 19, 2011
Jim, you put my knee back together after a chain-saw accident when I was in my teens. Because of that I can tell a weather change a couple of days in advance. You were a dear friend of our Family and our Doc. You helped my Grandmother in her last years, and most of all you were a man I was proud to call a friend. Godspeed in your journey.
Charley Nation
Burleson, Texas
Matthew Vandiver
February 19, 2011
Dr. Savage was a great man and a great doctor. I will never forget him.
Della South
February 19, 2011
I grew up knowing you as my doctor. When I moved to Fort Worth, I drove to Azle to see you. You delivered my first two babies. Doctor Savage you had a gift for medicine and people. You will be missed. God's blessings on your family. Della Dwyer South
February 19, 2011
Dr Savage Brought me into this world in 1959 at Northwest Hospital on 28th Street, he came there from Azle because my Grandmother Janie Willis was his Nurse Tech at the time, he slept on an operating table all night just waiting on me to get here. This had always shown me what kind of a man he was. He will be missed dearly. My Condolences go out to his family in this time of sorrow.
Ronald L (Carlisle) Farris Hurst Tx
Dale(Sisk) Henry & Bill& Lena Sisk Family
February 19, 2011
We will never forget you Doctor Savage
You were always there for me my Parents and my family.What a great Doctor you were for all of us.
God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 19, 2011
Many wonderful memories of Dr. Savage, his arrival to Azle, Yellow sports car, delivery of our first and third child, as co-pilot when we were giving each other flying lessons, visiting on the lake and primary doc for several decades. A great loss to all and will be missed.
Glynn & Willow McGregor (Ft Worth)
Ronnie Brady
February 19, 2011
I will never forget you Doc.You were my grandfathers,fathers and my doctor.You were a GREAT Doctor and Friend.
Carroll and Jo Ann Harris
February 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lisa Griffin (Harris)
February 19, 2011
What a wonderful doctor and human being he was. He will be missed...R.I.P. Dr. Savage.
Harlan & Eileen Tidwell
February 19, 2011
Farewell until we see you on the other side, dear Dr. Savage, our family doctor and friend for half a century.
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