Julie Ann Savaria

Julie Savaria, 56 years of age of Challis, Idaho passed away on June 1, 2017 in Pocatello, Idaho. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Challis Cemetery with burial rites by the Silver Leaf Rebekah's Lodge 27 and the Odd Fellows Lodge 21. Julie Ann Savaria was born on January 30, 1961 in Hailey, Idaho the youngest of three girls born to Milton Albert and Yvonne (Comish) Savaria. She graduated from High School in 1979. During her school days, she participated in the gymnastic program of the Special Olympics earning many awards and medals for her performances. She moved to Challis, Idaho to be near her parents and became involved in many activities, groups and volunteered her help to many organizations including local churches and the food bank. She was an avid bowler and played on several teams over the years. Her teammates were a fun group and enjoyed giving themselves a unique team name each year: "The Ding Bats", "The Dip Sticks" are just a few of their names. Julie loved her son James more than anything else in the world, they stood by each other through thick and thin and were always there for each other. Julie is survived by her son James Savaria of Challis, Idaho; two sisters: Mona (Alan) Brooks of Gannett, Idaho, Danna Savaria Hillman of Bellevue, Idaho; nieces and nephews: Tammie (David) Brooks Arnaiz, Milton and Tonya Brooks of Gannett, Idaho, Jamie and Lyman Bridge of Bellevue, Idaho; great-nieces and great nephews: Lilianna and Parker Bridge, Abigail and Lilya Armstrong, M.J. Milton Albert Brooks and Madelyn Arnaiz of Gannett, Idaho; uncle Jim Savaria of Twin Falls, and aunt Diana Briggs of Sandy, Utah. Julie was preceded in death by her parents and aunt Shirley Savaria. Arrangements by Jones & Casey Funeral Home of Challis, Idaho. www.jonesandcaseyfh.com