A Celebration of Life will be held at Bean City Bar & Grill on Saturday June 3 ^rd , 2023.
1:00 pm Gathering
2:00 pm Memorial Service
Lunch to follow

I was born December 11 ^th 1949 to Verlan and Jeri (Olesen) Sawall.  I must of been something special because they had 5 more after me. This included my sisters Nancy (Ben), Veryl (Randy), Terri (Jim) and Cari (Doug), and my brother Jim (Mary). I also had a Sista from another Mista, Sue Wolfe.   On July 19 ^th , 1969, I married Lee Drews and together we had 4 amazing sons, Kevin, Steve, David, Andy.  After the passing of Lee, I met Rick and we spent 12 years together, which Rick would tell you was too short.  On January 10 ^th , 2013 my grandson Davis, my pride and joy, was born.

I enjoyed a life-long hobby of crafting, from plastic canvas, to sewing, to woodworking.  I loved camping and being out in nature with my family and friends. If you ever spent five minutes with me, you were certain to hear a story about my grandson Davis.  Sisters' week in Florida was an event I looked forward to every year. I hope to be remembered as someone who loved life and never missed an opportunity to throw a quick-witted jab at those I love.

I am survived by my husband, Rick; my four sons: Kevin Drews, Steve Drews, David Drews, and Andy (Amanda) Drews; my grandchild Davis; my sisters Veryl (Randy) Diem, Terri (Jim Schinke) Sawall, Cari (Doug) Guerin, and brother Jim (Mary) Sawall; my brother in-law Ben Nieto; and numerous nieces and nephews.

I am preceded in death by my parents Verlan and Jeri; first husband, Leland Drews Jr; and my sister Nancy Nieto

I would like to leave a final message to my loved ones:

On 3-22-23 I left my earthly body and started my spiritual life.  I didn't want to leave but obviously it wasn't my choice.  I had been fighting cancer since April 2018.  I fought hard and bravely every day and some days it was really hard.  I had several setbacks and sometimes I felt like it was too hard to keep going but I did.   I fought with dignity and all the strength I had in me. I hope that my family is proud of me, I fought to stay with them.  I got too tired to fight anymore.

We will miss you Mom and we love your forever. – The Drews Boys

Love you Babe, forever. - Rick

A Celebration of Life will be held at Bean City Bar & Grill on Saturday June 3 ^rd , 2023.
1:00 pm Gathering
2:00 pm Memorial Service
Lunch to follow