Evelyn Arlene Sabo

Evelyn Arlene Jewell Sabo passed away at Peace Hospice on December

15, 2024.

Evelyn, a beautiful spirit inside and out, was born June 7, 1927 in Rupert, Idaho! She

was the second daughter and third child of William and Minnie Mounteer Jewell. She

has 8 siblings: Bill Jewell (Verba , both deceased); Mary Byington ( Vernille), both

deceased) Betty Wilde (Melvin, both deceased), Glen Jewell (Mary Ann , both

deceased), Elaine Lee (Harold deceased), Don Jewell (Alice), Donna Wilde (Donnie

deceased), and Pat Allison (Larry deceased). She also has an astounding number of

nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.

Evelyn married John Sabo (deceased) March 14, 1946 in Twin Falls, Idaho and had 6

children: Janet Erickson (Glenn) of Helena; John (Joy) of Belle Fourche, South Dakota;

Jeannie Heckman(Dennis) of Libby; Jeffrey(Kay) of Great Falls; James(deceased); and

Jesse(Elizabeth) of Spring Creek, Nevada.

Her father was a railroad section foreman and moved from town to town until they

ended up in Ketchum, Idaho. She lived in Soda Springs, McCammon twice, Pocatello,

Wyoming, Nevada, and Union, Utah. Due to constant moving, she and her siblings

were best friends. Mary and Evelyn were in the high school Bugle Corps. Mary was

extremely beautiful besides being kind and spiritual and thus was chosen to be the Gold

and Green Ball Queen with her sister Evelyn being her attending Princess.

Evelyn and John loved dancing, especially, square dancing. They were also avid

ballroom dancers and performed with the Sons of Norway Folk Dancers. They enjoyed

camping and fishing and Evelyn lived in the house John built in 1956 until 2020. She

was a faithful member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church for 77 years and participated in

creating quilts for Lutheran World Relief, singing in the choir with her beautiful voice,

having lunch with friends, and faithfully praying for those on the prayer chain. She loved

her dear friends Bob and Sue Dickinson and Lindy Eberl who brought her to worship

most Sundays. Lindy also read and sang to Evelyn and provided her with personal care

when she was in Hospice. Pastor Finsand brought peace to our family and to Evelyn

with his presence and prayers. A young girl, Katie, from Our Savior’s called her

Grandma and visited her in Hospice. All the members of Our Savior’s greeted Evelyn in

a procession to communion by patting her hand. This was the sign of a matriarch who

they love and respect.

Evelyn was a dedicated volunteer of the Retired and Senior Volunteers Program

(RSVP) in Great Falls. She assisted at Benefis Eastview into her 90’s helping other

seniors play Bingo. She made 2 life long friends Elaine and Minoli who were also

volunteers.

Evelyn was a voracious reader and could read 20 books a month. She loved the

Bible studies from Our Savior’s. She lived for music, especially when it was live. She

sang to the songs on the radio when we were growing up. Another interest was

gardening( she developed a love of flowers from her mother Minnie). Evelyn and John

grew an enormous vegetable garden that fed our family of 6 children year round.

Evelyn loved playing pinochle and a treasured memory of her life was the September

her 4 sisters traveled to Great Falls from Idaho and Utah to enjoy each others company

and play pinochle nonstop.

Evelyn was one of the most giving persons we knew. She lived a very frugal life while

giving a large portion of what she had to many organizations . She gifted all her children

and grandchildren for every birthday, anniversary, and Christmas.

Evelyn has 6 children,16 grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren.

Jeffrey and Kay Sabo have been her loving and faithful caregivers for the past four

years.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Timbers, Cottages, and Peace Hospice for their

compassionate attention to Mom while in their care.

A Funeral Service for Evelyn Sabo will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church on January 3rd, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with a viewing one hour prior. A Visitation will be held January 2nd, 2025, from 6-8 P.M. at Croxford Funeral Home.

Memorials are suggested to:

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church

1326 1st Avenue North

Great Falls, MT. 59401

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