MICHAEL BRUCE SAAR

passed on October 10, 2020, at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock, Ark. Born on October 25, 1946, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, Mo., to Alice Virginia Crafton Saar and Jack Rudolph Saar. He was predeceased by his parents, and brother, John Saar.

He is survived by wife of 51 years, Amanda Fair Saar; the latest in a long line of well beloved cats, Footsy and Max; cousins Lisa (Ed) Heckman, Alice Kirtley, Emily Kirtley, and Greg (Stacey) Crafton; brothers-in-law and sisters–in-law Ed and Pat Fair, and Polly and Spencer Baker; nephews, Joseph Fair (Stacey), William Baker (Kristen), and Nicholas Baker (Emily); niece Sharon Fair (Jim); great nephews, Nathan Fair, CJ Fair, Orson Hicks, and Grayson Baker; great niece, Hadassah Fair.

Michael graduated from Jefferson City Senior High School in 1964. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Arkansas in 1973, and was a registered Architect in Arkansas for many years. He was an associate and vice-president at the Blass firm, and later was a stockholder at Cromwell. Michael played league volleyball, and was a regional referee in the USVBA. Michael’s hobby was raising orchids. He was a charter member of the Arkansas Orchid Society, a retired judge for the Southwest Regional Orchid Growers Association, and the American Orchid Society.

The family thanks Jerry Brown and Tom and Marianne Flammang who helped with a very neglected greenhouse as well as everyone at Arkansas Hospice and Home Helpers who helped during this difficult time. Due to Corona Virus concerns, there will be no ceremony at this time. Memorials made be made to the Arkansas Orchid Society at Arkansas Orchid Society, 65 Sunset Dr., North Little Rock, Ark., 72118; or the American Orchid Society at P.O. Box 565477, Miami Beach, Florida 33256-5477. Cremation Services are under the direction of Cremation Services of Arkansas (501)313-5431. www.cremationservicesofarkansas.com