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Shirlea I. Savage

November 10th, 1934 - December 27th, 2018

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Shirlea I. Savage was born in Ceylon, Minnesota to Arthur and Maisie Franz on November 10, 1934. She passed away on December 27, 2018 at the age of 84. Shirlea moved to Sinclair, Wyoming in 1942 before relocating to Portland in 1944 and then eventually settling in Zig Zag, Oregon. She attended Ceylon Grade School, Sinclair Grade School, and Glencoe Grade School. Shirlea graduated from Washington High School in Portland in 1952. She went on to attend courses at Portland State University for her career in banking.

Shirlea worked at the Federal Reserve Bank in Portland and then worked for US Bank Corp where she worked for the computer department, helping develop the EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) Unit, retiring in 1994. She also was a co-owner of the INN -Between in Welches, Oregon from 1981 to 1989.

Shirlea married Floyd Savage on May 15, 1976 in Virginia City, Nevada.

She enjoyed reading, poetry, crossword puzzles, bingo, and she participated in KATU book club, working at the Mt. Hood Lions Club bingo night, 4th of July breakfasts and fundraiser dinners. Shirlea loved Mt. Hood, being friends with everyone, helping people, attending weekly Mt. Hood Senior lunch-ins, and attending monthly lunch-ins with Washington High School alumnis.

Shirlea is survived by her husband, Floyd Savage, daughter Jerilynn Plew, son Jeff Plew, daughter Julie Camp, son John Plew, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Shirlea’s accomplishments:

  • “My joys are my children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, husband, family and friends. My happiness was being married to a devoted, loving and caring husband and being surrounded by such a wonderful family.
  • My children and what wonderful adults they became. I am very proud of all of them and how they raised my grandchildren.
  • Work accomplishments were the 20 years I spent developing and working with Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) at US Bank and the great people I got to know during those years.” -Shirlea

Memorial Contributions can be made in Shirlea's name to the Mt. Hood Lion's Club.

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Dearest Aunt Shirlea, she will be greatly missed by so many. Aunt Shirlea was always there when I tried to get the family together by having family reunions. She loved her family so much and I felt it every time I saw her. Her smile was a beacon and will be hugely missed. Love you Aunt Shirlea. Jamie Plew
01/08/2019
Enjoyed working with Shirlea all those years at US Bank. She was my "go to" person when I needed help. I was in Auditing and did not know much about EFTS and she was so helpful and patient with me. She had a great sense of humor and helped make my work fun. Enjoyed being with her at the bank and later at our luncheon group. Nancy DeAtley
01/08/2019
I am so saddened by the loss of my good friend Shirlea and feel the pain Floyd is going through. They were there for me when I lost Bob and I will never forget there support. We enjoyed many new years eve with them that I will never forget. Shirlea was always so kind in driving me to work in inclement weather and to bank functions. I really enjoyed getting together with both of them and playing golf with Floyd. She was awesome as a co-worker and mentor while she was at US Bank. I admired her intelligence with envy, she was a star. I only regret not seeing her more often in the past years. Floyd, I am here for you, don't hesitate to call if you just want to talk and release emotion. Carol (Montgomery) Chaney
01/04/2019
Shirlea was such a good friend and coworker. I am so thankful I was able to join her and Floyd at a few Washington High luncheons. I also have memories of our sons playing little league together. Shirlea will be remembered with much love. Rosa York Rosa York
01/03/2019
I’m so sorry for the Plew and Savage families for the loss of their dear loved one Shirlea. I didn’t get to see her much over the years, but when I did she was always the sweet Shirlea I remembered. I will pray that your faith gets you through this very difficult time in your lives. Keep close in your heart and mind that she is home, and she is happy. She is where we all will be someday. It doesn’t make it easy for us left behind because we miss them so much. Take care in knowing we will all meet again. R.I.P dear Shirlea❤️🙏 Diane Plew
01/02/2019
Your will be sorely missed, dear Shirlea! Thanks so much for sponsoring me to be a member of the Lions Club. Blessings, enjoy God's care now. Love, Judith Judith Norval
01/02/2019
My family and I are so very sorry for your family’s loss. The world has said goodbye to a beautiful soul. Heaven is fortunate enough to have gained one. Shirlea was always a such a very sweet and kind person. I remember when I first met her; Jeff had taken me to meet his parents and some of his other friends up at Mt. Hood back in 1991. Both Shirlea and Floyd were extremely kind and hospitable to me. They made me feel like I was welcome, like I belonged. I’m so fortunate to have known such wonderful people. Jeff, I wish you and your family the peace you deserve as you journey through your recovery of your sweet and dear mother’s passing. Know that she is most certainly in the graces of angels and safe from harm and free from pain. I love you with all my heart, my brother. My family and I are here for you if there is absolutely anything we can do to help you. Anything, any time. Vincent, Noelle, Tanner and Jude South
01/01/2019
Our deepest condolences. Shirlea was mom to the mountain. Rest In Peace, dear Shirlea Savage! You are missed by many. Marie Kennedy
01/01/2019
I so loved and respected Shirlea. Shirlea was a great support to me both as a good friend and colleague during our shared years at US Bank. Shirlea will live forever in my heart. My heartfelt sympathies, Dottie Gradt Dorothy Gradt
01/01/2019
Hey buddy....I had the pleasure of meeting your mom several times since we first me in 1999. She always smiled whenever we would talk about your accomplishments at one of your venues. When you were summoned by an employee to deal with an issue, your mom and I continued to chat about how proud she was of you. At family events at your home, she was even more proud of how far you have come and it was very clear when she would talk about you. She will be missed by MANY of your close friends that were fortunate enough to have met her. Jim West
01/01/2019

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