Barbara "Barb" Savoy

Barbara “Barb” Savoy passed away at the age of 86 in Texas on August 19, 2021, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Debbie Savoy, who constantly cared for her after her stroke in 2012. Barb was born in Havre, MT on March 28, 1935, to Margaret (Gussenhoven) and Joseph Friesen. At a young age, she went to live with her grandparents, Anna and George Friesen. They lived in Donovan Park in Great Falls. She worked at Arios Western Wear and Saddle Shop until she met Walter Savoy on New Year’s Eve in Cascade in 1955. They were married on April 29, 1956, in Cascade. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Fort Shaw where they farmed and ranched. She raised five children, Sandra, Jim, Matthew, George, and Edward. While she was raising her family, she also worked at the Montana Hatchery, the state grain lab, and enjoyed the Farmer’s Market where she was famous for her pies. She was known for her excellent meals where friends were always welcomed with a full plate. She enjoyed doing ceramics, canning preserves and vegetables for the family, entering her products at the State Fair, and winning many ribbons. She also raised many orphan calves for the ranch. She was the most loving mom that any child could ever ask for. A memorial service will be held on October 2, 2021, at the Fort Shaw Bible Church (180 Ahren Street) in Fort Shaw at 12:00 p.m. I’ve found a Friend, oh, such a Friend! Jesus loved me ere I knew Him; He drew me with the cords of love, And thus He bound me to Him. And round my heart still closely twine. Those ties which naught can sever, For I am His, and He is mine, Forever and Ever.