Eleanor Saure

Eleanor Patty Saure of Apache Junction, AZ (formerly Reynolds, ND) passed away October 9, 2018 at Brookdale Assisted Living.

Born on May 26, 1933, her parents were the late Charles and Grayce Jechart of Reynolds. One evening at the skating rink she met the love of her life, Ordean Saure, and they were united in marriage on September 25, 1951 at her parents’ home. Together the couple worked the soil of the land and raised 4 children.

Eleanor was confirmed in Zion Lutheran Church, and was a life long member of St. Olaf Lutheran Church. At St. Olaf, she served as Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent, and teacher. She also held various offices in ALCW and Homemaker’s Club of Reynolds.

In retirement, the couple loved to travel in their RV and in later years stayed mostly in Arizona.

Eleanor is survived by a brother, Reg Jechart of Grand Forks, children; Mitchell (Cheryl) Omaha, NE; Cameron (Sandra) Reynolds; Janeen Baier (Max) Denver, CO; Jennifer Bertsch (Brad) Perham, MN. Grandchildren: Jon Saure (Nicole); Andrew Saure (Jordan); Samantha Fetting (Phil); Kacey Nyland (John); Step-grandchildren: Angela Prior-Abeyta (Billy); Heather Rindo (Seth). Great grandchildren: Quinn Saure; Kaitlyn, Haley, and Natalie Schreiner; Alexander, William and Clarabella Fetting; Josiah Prior and Trinity Rindo.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ordean, her parents and a brother, Bruce Jechart.

Services to be held at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks on Wednesday, October 17 at 11:00 AM.
Visitation preceding at 10:00 AM.  Interment at St Olaf-Americus cemetery Reynolds.