In Loving Memory of
Violet “Jean” Saby
Aug 5, 1936 – Oct 13, 2022
Memorial Service
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Olds, Alberta
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Pictorial Tribute
The family of Jean Saby sadly announces the passing of their dear mom, grandma, and great grandma on October 13, 2022. She passed at the Olds Hospital and Care Centre, after her battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis, at the age of age 86 years.
Jean was born in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, August 5, 1936, to her parents Violet & Frederick “Shorty” Mason. Jean’s family moved to Alberta for the remainder of her life.
Jean expressed her passion and love of helping people through her years spent working the floors of the Olds Hospital.
Jean’s faith, family, friends, and cooking were everything to her. In the early 60’s she made the choice to serve God. She found peace and joy in keeping true to that commitment all her life.
Jean’s door was always open, and the coffee was always on. Everyone was welcome to walk in at any time day or night.
Jean is greatly missed by her children: Linda (Fred), Greg (Trudi), Laurie and Sharon, her beloved grandchildren Ben, Stephanie, Andrea, Reece, Spencer, Rhett, Luke, Tyisha and Katy. Her absence is greatly mourned by her adored 23 great – grandchildren, her lifelong friend Micki Lamb, as well as many other dear friends, and the children’s father Dale.
Jean was predeceased by her grandson Jake, her sister Peggy and brothers Gord and David.
Memorial donations may be made in Jean’s name to the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
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It was a wonderful privilege to have known Grama Saby
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Dear Linda & Fred and all your families:
I never knew your mom, but I know you will all miss the influence of her prayers for you. Take comfort from her loving memories.
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So sorry I missed being with you on this special day. Jean has been a dear friend for years, since days we lived nearby in Carstairs. So many warm memories of sharing over the years both when we travelled together to Saskatchewan to visit family and in our homes. The last time I talked to her on the phone, she was with family packing to move to Olds lodge. I’m so sorry I didn’t get down to see her after that. She reassured me she had lots of good friends who visited and she was happy and content with her lot in life. My heart goes out to her family and those close by who will miss her keenly.
What a beautiful service in her memory11
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Thinking of the family. Dear Jean was such a wonderful friend to us & the many meals & sweet fellowship around her table . Will cherish every awesome memory we have. We will miss her.💕💕
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Jean you have left us with a true example. THANK YOU. Sympathy to all.
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To Jean’s Family,
My condolences on Jean’s passing.
She was loved by many .. such a wonderful spirit and she loved and enjoyed people coming -such a welcoming person!
I have many fond memories of her. She will never be forgotten.
With deepest sympathy,
Sincerely, Marilyn Clarke
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Jean’s home was my first home away from home..have special memories of the two years spent there while attending Olds College! Lots of love to the family.
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Condolences to the family. She was a loving friend.
She will be missed by many
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So sorry I couldn’t be there today.
So many great memories of Jean for over 50 years to remember.
Thinking of you all in missing your dear Mom
Remember her smile,her sense of humor,her generosity,and her deep love for you,,and all the great memories to help ease the pain ..
Much love and sympathy,
Maureen P.
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Hugs and condolences to the family. I very much enjoyed my time boarding at Jeans many years ago. I have many fond memories of this adorable lady. It was a lovely service – I’m sorry I wasn’t able to make it there in person.
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We think of the family at this time, knowing loss because we are human, but at the same time rejoicing in the fact that she has gained the destiny that she lived and labored for-Home Sweet Home. Harold and Linda Hartin, Coaldale, AB.
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Jean was very near and dear to our hearts. She looked after my Mom, Mildred, in her final
months dealing with terminal cancer. My Mom loved her dearly. She truly made those few months
more bearable for Mom and for us. We loved and appreciated her so much for her
dedication; kindness and caring. Jean was a wonderful person and all who knew her will miss
her friendly, loving ways. We thank God for allowing us to have Jean in our lives
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We are grateful to have known Jean for a number of years and Greg and Trudi and family. Jean’s home was a Godly home and a happy home and a safe home to send our daughter Andrea when she attended Olds College. We are very thankful for Jean’s influence. Jean mothered and cared for so many of the friends’ children who attended Olds College. Much love to the family.
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When we arrived at Didsbury Convention each year we looked for Jean, she always had that happy smile glad to make the connection again. Such a kind person, thankful to have known her and the family .
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I want to extend to the family my deepest sympathy and love. Jean was a very dear fried and we enjoyed many times together.
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We have happy memories of a few occasion we spent with Jean in Ontario when she visited her family there. She had a beautiful countenance and always pleasant words. Our sympathy and thoughts are with the whole family.
Alec and June Cook
Indian Head Saskatchewan
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Thinking of the family these days
Moms are Special💞… Jean’s presence & influence will be missed & her faithfulness remembered🤗
With loving thoughts🤗🤗
Don & Betty, Murray,Colin Jensen
Jeff & Lori,Jaxson King
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Thinking of your family today. The loss of a Mom and Grandmom.
Jean was a very special lady in my eyes. Always had a beautiful smile and heart. She always knew you and a genuine interest in all Fond memories “We don’t bury the memories “
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Jean was like a grandma to our family. We loved her and always knew we would be greeted with an enormous smile and loving heart. We will all miss her very much.
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Such good memories of 1960- 1970 with Jean and family .
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It was a privilege to live with Jean for 2 years during college. I still make many of her recipes. She took care of many like a second mother. Thinking of you all today.
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Appreciate getting to know Jean when I boarded in her home 1999.
She was a good person. Sympathy to you all!
Don And Marilyn Bigcharles
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Deep Sympathy to all of Jean’s family! Special greetings to Greg and family. We send this on the loss of your loved one!! We will miss her too.
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I’ve seen Jean at conventions and it was nice to meet more friends to share the bread for others.
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Linda, Greg, Laurie, Sharon & families
We were very sorry to learn of Jean’s passing. We have very fond memories of our visits when we were kids. Great company, marvellous food, and playing in the mud {Laurie!!}. Treasure your own memories of your mom, grandmother and great grandmother. I am headed into town to share the service with mom. Take care,
Becky and the fam from the north 🙂
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Deepest sympathies to you, Jean’s family. She meant a great deal to me. Her huge smile will be sadly missed.
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Jean was always kind and caring to me.. I looked forward to her smiling face at Didsbury convention where she would greet my by name.
I am privileged to have some of her recipes. A life well lived.
Thank you for for keeping true.
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I have known Jean all my life, and always found her very special! As a young person growing up and going to Olds for union Sunday was always special, and I fondly remember Jean being a big part of that. She was always warm and kind and had a beautiful spirit, and I too was particularly drawn to that gorgeous smile. In later years we reconnected only at Didsbury convention year after year, and it was always special to see her continuing faithfully on. Memories of Jean will always be treasured!
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Dear Jean was a special friend to so many! We loved her very much. She will be greatly missed!
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I never knew Jean but I did know one thing she was a very special lady. I only know her daughter Linda who is a very special lady also. Deep care and sympathy go out to all.
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I was glad to have a little time with Jean a couple of years ago. now. It was great to see her again, her smile is one I will always remember. I first met Jean when she moved to Olds, I would have been about 10 then. On behalf of my mom, Mary I’d like to pass on our care and love. Mom isn’t so able to take things in anymore, but she may have been able to understand Jean’s passing. She and Jean enjoyed a good friendship. Through the years on home visits I’d often be at Didsbury. It was always such a pleasure to see Jean again. Thinking of you al these days.
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Jean was very kind to me as a young teen. I kept a book mark from her encouraging me in my Bible for years.