Obituary of Jeanette Sauve

Jeanette Louise Sauve, 82, of Port Richey, Florida, passed away at her daughter's home on Monday, April 7, 2008 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Jeanette was born the only child to the late Bert and Lois (Hartman) Melser in Dowagiac, Michigan on May 25, 1925. After Jeanette graduated from high school she went on to work for Simplicity Pattern Co. In June of 1964 Jeanette wed the love of her life, Harold Sauve, at a ceremony in Niles. Michigan. Jeanette loved to read; she had loads of books at her house, almost enough to make a complete library. When she was younger Jeanette and Harold spent much of their time bowling, they were so good that they received several trophies, even placing first overall for one season. Jeanette was always busy, when she wasn't reading or bowling, she was spending time with her family or crocheting. She is preceded in death by her parents, sons James Runnels in 1992 and Harold Dean Sauve in 2006. Jeannette is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harold, Daughters Gayle Chapman of Port Richey, Florida and Marsha (Steve) Kelley of Niles, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Mission Hills Memorial Chapel on May 12, 2008 at 11 o'clock in the morning. Jeanette will be interred at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens next to her son Harold Dean. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services and Mission Hills Memorial Chapel, both of Niles.