Inez Isabelle Savela's Obituary
Loving Wife, Grandmother and AuntBORN March 21, 1926 – Rolla, North Dakota DIED August 19, 2015 – Mountain View, CAInez Isabelle Savela was born on March 21, 1926 in Rolla, North Dakota. Her parents were the late Fredrick and Anna (Bykonen) Pantsari. Inez moved from Minnesota to California in 1951. Inez was employed with Kodak until her retirement. She was a member of Grace Lutheran church in Palo Alto. Inez delivered tapes to shut-in parishioners after church service every Sunday for many years. Inez loved travelling. She spent her “fun money” visiting many places; Panama Canal, Europe, and Hawaii to name a few. One of Inez’s favorite destinations was Maui where she and Hubert could watch “her” beloved Hump Back Whales. On August 19. 2015, Inez passed away at home.Inez is preceded in death by her Parents, Fred and Anna Pantsari Daughter, Barbara Oberg Son, Michael Savela Grandson, Nathan Oberg Brother, Wilbert(Delores) Pantsari Sister’s, Ardis(Gerald)Severtson, Helen(Roger)Matti Brother-in-law, Claude Anderson Nephew, Brand Matti, John Knodel Niece, Ginger McCaughtryShe is loved and will be deeply missed by her Husband, Hubert Granddaughters, Michelle(Lawrence)Iriarte, Bethany Oberg Sister-in-law, Lorraine Anderson Nephews, Larry(Sharon)Anderson, David(Kathy)Anderson, Darin Anderson, Mark(Leslie)Severtson, Larry(Carol) Pantsari and Rick McCaughtry Nieces, Kristie(Steve)Quesnells, Mary(Scott)Weyer, Sharon Knodel As well as other loving relatives and friends.FUNERAL SERVICE & INTERMENT Friday, September 4, 2015 – Immediate Family Skylawn – San Mateo, CA. OFFICIATING Rev. Kemp SegerhammarMEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday, September 6, 2015 – 1:00 PM Grace Lutheran – Palo Alto, CA. OFFICIATING Rev. Matt Smutts Rev. Cora Scheels
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