Janet Sauvain

Janet Erleene (Tiby) Sauvain Janet Erleene (Tiby) Sauvain, 80, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at her home in Winnebago, Minnesota. She was born on October 3, 1941, to Earl and Betty (Barkhoff) Tiby in Woodbine, Iowa. She grew up in Woodbine, graduating with the Class of 1959. After graduating, Janet moved to Omaha, Nebraska where she joined the workforce. In August of 1960, Janet was united in marriage to Bob Sauvain and they were blessed with three children, Steven, Terri and Ronna. Janet worked in various office and accounting positions in Omaha, retiring from the Northern Natural Gas Company. After retirement she enjoyed working at the Nebraska Humane Society. Janet was a long time member of the Woodbine First Christian Church. While she lived away from Woodbine she always found a Christian church to worship in. Janet loved to golf and was a member of many women's golf associations throughout the years. She loved sports of all kinds, but especially enjoyed cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Janet enjoyed spending time outside in nature, fitness, reading and poetry. Most of all, Janet cherished the time she spent with her family. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dennis Tiby; and sister, Mary Lee. She is survived by her children, Steven Sauvain and his wife Patti of Avoca, Iowa, Terri and her husband Al Cue of Winnebago and Ronna and her husband Wendal Speake of Hampton, Iowa; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sister, Jane and her husband Ed Joyce of Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Mark Tiby and his wife Beth of Urbandale, Iowa; brother-in-law, Ralph Lee of Scottsdale, Arizona; and many other relatives and friends. A private family funeral service was held on August 27, 2022 at First Christian Church in Woodbine, Iowa. Pastor Chuck Snow presided over the service. The musician was Dencil Hammack. The musical selections were "On Eagles Wings", "Amazing Grace" and "Blessed Assurance". The pallbearers were Abby Hall, Amber Spurlock, Allison Sauvain-Hicks, Marie Sauvain, Matthew Sauvain, Thomas Speake, Katy Holsteen, Jessica Speake, Megan Sukalski and Kayla Cue. Janet's final resting place is the Woodbine Cemetery. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of arrangements. www.foutsfuneralhome.com