Lavonne Sansaver passed away on August 4, 2021. She was born April 4, 1952, in Scobey, Montana to Arthur Erwin Nelson II and Ellen Marie Estenson.
She moved to Wolf Point in 1961, where she married Don “Butch” Sansaver on September 8, 1969. Lavonne enjoyed fishing, reading, puzzles and tending to her numerous flowers. Lavonne also enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and great-grandchild.
She is survived by her husband of 52 yrs, Butch Sansaver; sons, Justin Sansaver and Shawn Sansaver; brother, Arthur Erwin Nelson III; grandchildren, Antoinette Sansaver, Erika Fyfe, Journe Sansaver, and Ember Sansaver; great-grandchild, Brinley Fyfe; and nephew Arthur Erwin Nelson IV.
A celebration of life will be held at 10:00am on August 10, 2021, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Wolf Point. A private family gravesite will be held.
Our family would like to thank the staff at the Northeast Montana Health Services and the Faith Lutheran Home for their loving care these past months.
Lavonne was a wonderful, kind, and loving wife/mother/grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
Alice Christensen says
Butch, Erika, Shawn our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Never the right words to say but know we are here for you all. And in time your memories are what will make you smile. She lives on in every one of you. She is gone but never forgotten. Hugs love you guys
Ernie And Karel Schutt says
I am so sorry about Lavonne. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers are with Butch, Shawn and the rest of the family. May God grant you comfort and peace
Jean Archdale says
Words cannot express how sorry Jerry and I are for your loss, there just isn’t anything one can say that helps at a time like this. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days and weeks ahead. Lavonne was one of my favorite people, i loved visiting with her when she worked at the sports store, I know she had unimaginable pain that she dealt with on a daily basis, I don’t know how she did it on a daily basis. I know her pain is over but i know you will all miss her a great deal. Prayers for everyone
Alfred B. Azure, Sr says
Butch & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife and mother. You will be in my prayers in the days ahead.
Marty Casey says
Sorry to hear about your wife Butch
Debbie Vine says
Sorry to hear about Lavonne. She was so nice. Sincere sympathy.
Duke and Phyllis Torpy says
Dear Butch and family. We wish to express our thoughts and prayers we hold for you. Blessings Duke and Phyllis Torpy.
Glenn & Maxine Strader says
Lavonne always smiled and a pleasant person! God blessed her with a wonderful family! I pray for the family. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. Her memory lives on!
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Butch and family our prayers are with you all. We lost a friend and God gain an angel.
Patty (Johnson) Berge says
Butch, my heartfelt condolences for such a great loss to you and your family.
Back in the day, Lavonne was not only my classmate but I counted her among my closest friends.
Her friendship and memories I hold dear.
Dennis Visser says
I’m sorry to hear about Lavonne, Butch. I remember her and brother Art moving to Wolf Point in the early 60’s. I send the most earnest prayers to you and your family.
Curtis Courchene says
Sorry to hear of LaVonnes passing ! She was a nice person , people these days should be more like she was 💎Cadillac
scott taylor says
Butch and family…Gail and I are so sorry to hear about Lavonne…..Kali and her were great friends back in the day and to this very day…..both you and her are two of the nicest people around…..God Bless you all…..Scott and Gail
Lori Tervola-Berger says
Our deepest sympathy to Butch and family. LaVonne was truly an awesome woman. Our love and prayers are with you all at this time. William and Lori Tervola-Berger.
Diane Hanson says
Dale & Dee Hanson’ Butch we are sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you
scott taylor says
Butch and family..Gail and I are so sorry to hear about Lavonne….Kali and her were great friends back in the day…and to this day….Both of you are two of the nicest people around…God bless you all….Scott and Gail.
Mary Dillon says
My sincere sympathy to all your family. May you find it comforting knowing we will see our loved ones again. Your family is in my prayers. Mary Dillon
Wes Stevenson says
So very sorry for you, Butch and family. And for you too, Art (Knuckles,) my old friend. Time has passed too fast.
My heartfelt condolences go out to each one of you.
R.J. & Arlene Doornek says
Dear Butch, Shawn, Terry, Erika and Justin,
Please accept our sincerest regrets for the pain you are suffering over the loss of your beloved, Yvonne. She was such a quiet humble human being who could warm one’s heart with a warm smile and friendly greeting. Thank God He has chosen to bring such a tender, loving and brave creation, His Yvonne, home to share the everlasting happiness prepared for her and to spare her the suffering of her debilitating earthly pain. No more! She now enjoys the abundant feast of the eternal banquet! May your many fond memories of Yvonne be a comfort during this time of grief.
Laura Christoffersen says
Butch, Shawn, Erika,
Please know we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.
Peggy Tolan says
So sorry to hear about Lavonne. My sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Debbie Schutt says
Butch & family,
I just found out about Lavonne’s passing.
I am sooo sorry for your loss!!
I have so many fun memories with Lavonne.
My thoughts & prayers are with all!!
Debbie Schutt
Pauly McElhenny says
Shawn, Terry and Erica,
Shawn, just found out about your mother passing. I am so sorry to hear. I will keep your family in my prayers.