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Feb. 15, 2026

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Joan Saabye Obituary

Joan Saabye

Joan Saabye, 99, Bismarck, passed away February 3, 2026.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Monday, February 16, at Church of Corpus Christie, 1919 N. 2nd St., Bismarck, N.D.

Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m., February 15, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck. A Vigil service will be held at 4 p.m.

Visitation will continue one hour prior to Mass.

To view more details, sign the online guestbook, share memories, and to view the service livestream, visit www.eastgatefuneral.com.
Published by The Bismarck Tribune on Feb. 7, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Joan Saabye

Feb

15

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Eastgate Funeral Service

2302 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501

Feb

15

Prayer Service

4:00 p.m.

Eastgate Funeral Service

2302 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501

Feb

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Church of Corpus Christie

1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501

Feb

16

Service

10:00 a.m.

Church of Corpus Christie

1919 North 2nd Street, Bismarck, ND 58501

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Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Service - Bismarck

2302 East Divide Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58501

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Char Landrie

Yesterday

I known Joanie for a long time while she stayed at Miller Pointe! We had a lot of great times! Joanie always made me laugh! I will miss her so much! Love, Char

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With love Char

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Linda Porter Chilson

February 11, 2026

Joan was my second mom!! I grew up right across the street from her and I am a forever friend with Jill. Joan will always hold a special place in my heart!!
I am sending lots of prayers and hugs to her family.

Wanda Rose

February 9, 2026

I worked with Joan at Bismarck Burleigh Public Health. She taught me a lot about public health. She was a great lady.

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