Patricia Diane Savage Obituary

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Patricia Diane Savage-Strauss (age 78) on August 13, 2025

Pat was born on February 8, 1947, in Miami Springs, Florida. She graduated from Hialeah High School. She obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Miami and practiced her craft at several companies, finally retiring from Tower Hill Insurance Group after 17 years of service.

At her core, though, Pat was a caretaker. She always took care of others first before herself. In retirement, she taught the AARP safe driver courses, volunteered with Gainesville Harvest, and often shopped, cooked, and ran errands for neighbors in need of a little extra assistance.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed cruising the world with her husband, Jim.

She enjoyed her very large, but all wonderful, blended family.

Pat was predeceased by her father, Alfred savage, her mother, Eva (Berounsky) Savage, a daughter, Lisa Pazos and a step-son Gavin Strauss. She is survived by her husband, Jim Strauss, her siblings Larry Savage, Tim Savage (wife Paula), Joanne Aguilu (husband Tommy), her children Christopher Pazos (wife Thilda), Eva Rummel (husband Ray), and Tom Inskeep (wife Cindy), and her step-daughter Erica Chatman (husband Michael), grandchildren Jhulianna, Lee, Asia, Alex, Sara, Steven, Shane, Jacob, Haley, and Chelsea. Great grandchildren Kyla, Noah, Gracie, Keaton, Hunter, Taytum, Ryker, Lanie, Dezmond, Fynlee, Sylas, Maverick, Madeline, Dalton, Phoenix, and Lyla.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. A public memorial service will be held at Sara's garden, 190 NW 266th Street, Newberry Florida, 32669, September 27th, 2025, at 3:00 PM.

From Sister Joannie

My sister, my confidant, I miss you so much and feel so lost without you here. I know that you are in that beautiful place that you and I spoke about with each other. We joked about which one of us would go first and you being the trail blazer that you have always been, took that step first. You wanted to be close to all of us, and you knew this was the best way to tackle that task. I feel you with me, I feel you in my sorrow, in the gentle breeze and the beautiful family that we share. You have guided me in our earthly life together and continue to guide me through your spirit which I now carry in my heart. I get to have you with me all of the time now. You have endured a lot during your time here on this earthly plane but seemed to power through each event and have come the winner. You signed up to be the eldest sibling to pave the way for us, showing us to navigate-The trail blazer that you are. Thank you for choosing me to be your sister.

From Children Tom, Eva, and Chris

From Daughter Eva:

From Son Christopher:

My mom was my best friend, confidant, ride or die, compass, shoulder, and best companion a girl could ever ask for. We had a lot of adventures in my lifetime, a million talks, tears and tons of laughs. She was the most compassionate person I have ever met, and she loved her family fiercely and protected all of us like a mama bear.

She went above and beyond for her friends and would give anyone the shirt off her back. She helped so many people without thinking twice. I am going to miss her for the rest of my life, but I am also going to carry all of my love for her in my heart always. I only hope she knows how proud I was to call her my mom.

From Son Christopher:

Mom was the best mom ever. She was always there for me, through the good times and bad times. She was always there to guide me through life and keep me on the right track.

"I am so grateful for everything you did for me mother." You made my life so much better. You are my biggest inspiration. I always admired your strength and kindness. Thank you for always being there for me, no matter what.

I miss you mom.

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Some kind words from people who knew our mother

Kind Words from Lane Bussey

Kind Words from Melanie Bothwell

Pat's unexpected passing. We had planned lunch for that day. Yet when I thought of her it made me smile. I had the benefit of working closely with Pat for over 15 years at Tower Hill. She had the ability to analyze items using a view from 50-feet above and then creating solutions. We shared discussion involving work as well as events in life and often shared jokes. It was a privilege to have her as a colleague, and she will be missed.

Kind Words from Melanie Bothwell

August 16, 2025
I am in shock and so saddened by Pat´s passing. She was the very best neighbor and friend to my mom Connie. I will never forget the little cards of love Pat would give my mom offering things like treats and goodies, to run errands, to help around the house, or to just provide a listening ear. Pat has a kind soul and I know she is resting in peace. My condolences to Jim and to Pat's family.

Kind Words from Andrea Pulling

Kind Words from Melanie Bothwell

Kind Words from Andrea Pulling

August 15, 2025
I am totally shocked and devastated beyond belief at Pat's passing. She was my best friend and the sister I never had. We had been together on Monday and Tuesday before this and had plans for Thursday and Friday this week. We met in Oct. 2012 when I moved in next door to her and developed a friendship then that has grown and grown for all these years. My heart is broken to lose her. She was the most kind and devoted person who always gave her best to all who knew her. I was blessed to have had such a wonderful friend for all these years. Her passing has truly left a void in my life. Her family has lost a most important and loved part of their lives. Heaven has a new special Angel.