CONSTANCE A (SAVAGE) MALYEVAC Obituary (1945

Constance "Connie" Ann Malyevac was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on February 11, 2022 at age 76. She was born to John and Gladys Savage on October 4, 1945. After graduating from Girl's Central High School in Butte, Connie chased her dreams to study at Gonzaga University where she graduated with an Education Degree. She moved to Libby for her first teaching job where she met her husband of 53 years, Bob Malyevac. Together, they had 3 children: Deanna, Robert, and Allyson. Connie loved and cherished spending time with family, especially her grandchildren. She loved the sunshine even if it meant taking a drive to find it. Some of her most cherished memories were family gatherings, trips to sunny destinations, and seeing the Kootenai forest proudly on display in our nation's capital. She always looked forward to time with friends and sharing a good laugh. She also enjoyed gardening, dancing, reading, quilting, playing cards and cheering for her beloved Zags in basketball. She was a wonderful teacher, and excelled at getting math to finally click with her students. She was an active member of the community and was a member of the PEO Chapter BJ, St Joseph's Catholic Church, and also volunteered at the Libby Heritage Museum. Connie was so loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include her husband Bob Malyevac; son, Robert (Michelle) Malyevac; daughters Deanna and Allyson (Scott) Gatzemeier Boise, ID; grandsons Jake and Reece; granddaughters Stephanie, Jordan and Mckinley; great grandchildren Davyan, Pyper, Anyka, Beau and Ridge; a twin sister Kathie (Tom) Foley Butte, MT; and brothers Craig (Bobbie) Savage Liberty Lake, WA; and William (Veda) Savage Springfield, OR; brother-in-law David Malyevac, Kings George, VA; nephews Tom, Dan, Craig, Connor, Steve and Daniel; nieces Debbie, Meghan and JoAnn; 19 grand nephews and nieces. Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday February 17, 2022 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Libby, MT. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Butte Central Schools or a charity of donor's choice on her behalf. Arrangements are by Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.schnackenbergfh.com.