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Irene Moran Obituary
Irene Varney Moran
Irene was born April 10, 1924 in Gloucester, MA to parents, Manuel and Irene (Fraga) Santos.
She attained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of New Hampshire 1945.
Irene was City Clerk for the City of Edmonds 1957-1984 and was appointed to the International Institute of Municipal Clerks in 1977.
She was a long standing member of The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club and a lifetime member of Soroptimist International. She is also listed in Who's Who of American Women.
Irene had many stories and was working on her memoirs. She was meticulous at keeping track of events and traditions and would never miss an opportunity to share a memory with you from her truly wonderful life. Along with all her accomplishments and awards, she was the most caring, wonderful and charitable person you could imagine, and the best mother anyone could ever have hoped to have. She will be missed desperately.
She is survived by her son, John Moran and wife Barbara; step-grandchildren, Eric (Janesse) Eiswerth and Megan (Graham) Blue; many extended family members; as well as cousins and many friends whom she loved to keep in touch with regularly.
Service will be held on June 11, 2011, 1 p.m. at Calvary Fellowship Fireside Room, 23302 56th Avenue West, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Reception to follow.
Final Resting Place: Edmonds Memorial Cemetery & Columbarium, Edmonds, WA next to the love of her life, Walter Varney.
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Harve Harrison
June 14, 2011
Irene Moran was a class-act in every way. I liked her from the first time I met her. She had a warm personality and a desire to be of help.
During council meetings she created the minutes of the meeting by short hand. She was the perfect city clerk from 1957-1984, a span of 27 years.
I remember she rose in the ranks of the National Organization of City Clerks and she received many awards.
She became a personal friend of our family and we will miss her very much.
Amy Mosher
June 10, 2011
Dear John and Barb- Irene was an icon of strength and an inspiration to those of Edmonds. I admire her and am praying for her as she moves on into realms of joy and for you two as you honor her memory. I know that I am! See you tomorrow at the ceremony to celebrate her life, love Amy
Amy Mosher
June 10, 2011
Irene was an amazing parent to John- she held a special spot in the hearts of all of us in our neighborhood
Marcia Ray
June 9, 2011
John & Barbara,
Irene was a one of a kind loyal friend and my memtor. She was there to help me learn the ropes of a city clerk when I was Clerk-Treasurer for the Town of Woodway. When she retired she gave me the gift of Soroptimism and held my hand as I took on the various duties of the club. She mentored me, encouraged me, traveled to city clerk and Soroptimist conventions with me and loved me. But first and formost in her life was her son John and how happy she was to now have Barbara and family too. There was not another more loving mother or friend than Irene. Although I have not seen her in years, she is part of me and will remain in my precious memories forever.
My deepest sympathy
Marcia Ray
Chehalis, wa
Becky Semmler
June 9, 2011
John, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Barb and family. Your mom was a wonderful person and I am glad to have met her. She was lucky to have you as her son and I know you will miss her. Losing a parent is hard but hopefully you have peace in knowing she is with Jesus now.
Your friend always, Becky
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