Per Willard’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no services. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Willard was born on August 9, 1934, in Monona, Iowa, the son of Albert and Mary (Sherbonda) Sawvell. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard and had worked at Ralston Purina, retiring after 40 years. Willard was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed cooking.
Survivors include sons, Tom (Cheryl) Sawvell, East Moline. Ronald (Julie) Sawvell, Welton, IA, and Rick Sawvell, Davenport; grandchildren, Sabrina, Cynthia, Corey, Shawn, and Jeremy.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason, and 10 brothers and sisters.
Per Willard’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no services. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd., Moline, is assisting the family.
Willard was born on August 9, 1934, in Monona, Iowa, the son of Albert and Mary (Sherbonda) Sawvell. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard and had worked at Ralston Purina, retiring after 40 years. Willard was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed cooking.
Survivors include sons, Tom (Cheryl) Sawvell, East Moline. Ronald (Julie) Sawvell, Welton, IA, and Rick Sawvell, Davenport; grandchildren, Sabrina, Cynthia, Corey, Shawn, and Jeremy.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Jason, and 10 brothers and sisters.
Family Members
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Arthur Raymond Sawvell
1911–1994
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Violet Velva Sawvell Donahue
1913–2004
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Leonard Jacob Sawvell
1914–1998
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Mabel Fern Sawvell Valley
1917–2002
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Gladys M Sawvell Albright
1919–2005
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Leroy Willis Sawvell
1922–2010
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Ruby M Sawvell Frost
1926–2009
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Mary Jane Sawvell Stroyan
1932–1996
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Darlene H Sawvell Frost
1936–2009
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