Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
St. Louis, Missouri
Savard, Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Nelson), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection, Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Helen Nelson (nee Smith); dearest mother of Eugene James Savard Jr., Mary Karen (Jim) McBride and Stephen Edward (Jennifer) Savard; dear grandmother of Mary Kate (Jaime) Thissen and step-grandmother of David and Brett Apted; our dearest cousin of Mrs. Catherine Basile and Dr. James Nelson.
Betty was a 1953 graduate of Villa Duchesne and student at the School of Fine Arts at Washington University where she cofounded the Newman Center. She was a proud member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She was a talented dress maker and home decorator. She loved to entertain family and friends and to have luncheons with her classmates from Villa. Betty was the president of the Legion of Mary at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester.
Services: Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester, Monday, 11:00 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, any donations to a pro-life organization would be appreciated. Visitation at the church, Monday 9:30 a.m. until time of Mass. A service of the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory. Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
I just learned of Betty's death. I worked with her at Prudential during her real estate days. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. I am so sad I did not know she had gone to the Lord. I would have loved to have gone to the services.
Judy Swearingen
Judy Swearingen
April 18, 2016 | Chesterfield, MO
Steve, Jennifer, and the rest of the Savard family:
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. Shannon and my parents send their prayers for both her and your family. May she rest in peace.
John Grispon
John Grispon
January 27, 2016 | St. Louis, MO
I loved this beautiful woman! She was a wonderful friend to mom, her whole married life. I never would have thought we'd be saying goodbye the last time we where with her. She sat with us when mom was sick. She was so kind and comforting during such a painful time. That night she was going home to work on a wedding dress she was altering.
She was such a cool woman! I will think of her often! Love you Betty....
January 24, 2016
Brian and Jana Barthold
January 22, 2016 | Collinsville, IL
Dear Steve,
Brian and I are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You have our deepest sympathies.
Jana and Brian Barthold
Jana Barthold
January 22, 2016 | Collinsville, IL
Sorry for you loss Gene. Hugs
Winnie
January 22, 2016
Dear Steve & Savard Family,
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. May sweet memories and peace be with all of you. You and your mom are in my prayers.
Laura Landmann
Laura Landmann
January 22, 2016 | Saint Louis, MO
Karen, Steve, and EJ - I am so sorry for your loss. One of my favorite memories of your mom was seeing her with my mom and the two of them laughing together over stories from their Villa days. Their lifelong friendship was such a treasure. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Chris Carosella
January 22, 2016