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Irene Mae Baranow

1935 - 2019

Irene Mae Baranow obituary, 1935-2019, Eagle River, AK

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Cremation Society of Alaska - Anchorage

1306 E 74th Avenue

Anchorage, Alaska

Irene Baranow Obituary

Long-time Eagle River, Alaska, resident Irene Mae Baranow passed away peacefully at her home on March 25, 2019, surrounded by her children, family and friends. A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Eagle River at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow.
Mrs. Baranow, known to generations as ""Mrs. B,"" was born on May 12, 1935, to Richard and Irene McKinnon in Ashland, Wis. She graduated high school in Ashland and married Ralph G. Baranow, her high school sweetheart and celebrated 58 years of marriage in June 2012, before Mr. Baranow passed in 2013.
After a short residence in San Juan Puerto following her husband's military service in the Navy, the Baranows moved to Alaska in 1959, where they initially lived in South Anchorage and the DeBarr Road area.
Following the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake, the family moved to Eagle River, where she and Mr. Baranow raised their three sons, David, Richard and Gregory, and their daughter, Barbara.
Together with her husband, Mrs. Baranow was instrumental in forming the first Cub Scout Pack in Eagle River, Pack 223, while providing child care for many, many children in the community, and she was very active in the parish community at St. Andrew's Catholic Church and the PTA at almost all of the local schools. She made countless cupcakes and planned decades of classroom parties as a sought after ""room mother."" Mrs. B. also enjoyed traveling the world, visiting Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Tonga and Europe, in addition to many adventures across the United States, Canada and Mexico. She remained active in many organized and personal charities until she left us to go home to heaven.
Ms. Baranow leaves her four children; and five grandchildren, Courtney Williams, Ashley James, Leif Baranow, and Reef and Jacaranda Rubacher; sisters, Judith Kachel and Debbie Sporer; together with many cousins and beloved family relations. She also leaves literally hundreds of Eagle River children who grew up under her loving attention and care.
In lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, the family requests those who might do so send contributions to the Alpenglow Elementary School Music Program in recognition of Mrs. B's lifelong enjoyment of music and all things beautiful.

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Published by Anchorage Daily News on Apr. 2, 2019.

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Scott Stewart

April 8, 2019

I remember Mrs Baranow as being very patient, accepting and tolerant. She was our den Mother for pac 223 "Were all tigers" Mr and Mrs Baranow were outstanding members of our community.

Mike & Jeanine Wheeler

April 6, 2019

Our sincerest sympathy during this time of loss for Mrs "B"s family. She will always hold a very special place in our hearts. We loved her dearly.

AC GA

April 5, 2019

God is good and merciful, one day many will have the opportunity to live again. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this sad and difficult time. John 17:3.

April 2, 2019

To the family,

I express my deepest condolences at this time of sorrow. I pray for your strength as each day passes. Continue to reflect on the memories that brought so much joy. Seek refuge in the God of all comfort and he will sustain you.

R.D.

Birmingham, AL

Trish Maxwell

April 2, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Growing up she was one of the best team moms ever! The Cowbell! Braiding hair. She left a smile on all of our hearts.

Morris Horning

April 2, 2019

David and family, we are sorry for your loss. I loved reading about your mom's/grandmother's generosity in the community. Her impact will be deep and wonderful not only for your family but also for the wider Alaskan family. With sincere condolences.

April 1, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10

March 27, 2019

I sincerely send my condolences to you and your family. May Luke 14:14 bring some comfort.

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