Barbara Ann Sauve

Barbara Ann Sauve Midland, Michigan Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at home with her family by her side. Barbara Ann (Christian) Sauve was born on November 21, 1940, in Bay City, Michigan, to the late Louis and Rayphilia (Johnson) Christian. She was married to Edward “Skip” Sauve and he predeceased her on September 17, 2004. Barb is survived by her children; Brenda (Rayford) Jones, Carol “Sam” (Doug) Dutton, Teri (Michael) Collver, LouAnn (Aaron) Holland, Helen (Gary O’Neil) McKee, Harry (Yvonne Swiercz) Sauve, Sandy (David) Dabrowski, Tina (Paul) Farmer, William Sauve, and daughter-in-law Edie Sauve, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Barb will be dearly missed by her best buddies Joan Lawrence, Judy Shooltz, Judy DePeal, Lois & “PITA” Jerry Krueger, and Sally McCollum. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Jack Christian and Shirley Graver. Also welcoming her home were her grandsons, Joseph Greene, Adam Sauve; stepsons, Ed Sauve and Sheldon Sauve, and in-laws Russell and Lucille Sauve. Barb received her certificate in nursing in 1968. After her retirement as an LPN, she worked for Bay County Division on Aging as a Dining Site Manager. When Skip passed away in 2004, she went to work at Midland Walmart to occupy her time. That turned into one of the best decisions of her life; it was where she formed many long-lasting friendships with coworkers and customers alike. Barb’s greatest joy in life was her family; their happiness her greatest reward. She was so full of love for every person she met, that those who knew her, loved her right back just as much. There were no strangers in her world; just friends she hadn’t met yet. She invited Walmart customers to holiday dinners, picked up people on the side of the road, and her door was always open. The love and kindness Barb showed to others, will forever remain her legacy. In accordance with Barb’s wishes, cremation has taken place. The family is planning a Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Sanford American Legion Hall, 2080 N. Meridian Road, Sanford, MI. If you would like to make a contribution, please consider a donation to one of Barb’s favorite charities; The Megan Mae Foundation, or Versiti Blood Centers of Michigan. Those wishing to express their memories and sympathies of Barb may share them on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Barbara Ann Sauve

November 21, 1940 - September 7, 2023