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Irene was born in Tecumseh, Oklahoma on December 13, 1919. She passed away on February 25, 2011 in Ellensburg, Washington. Irene was the only daughter of Frank and Bess Roark. Louis, Carl, Jay, Jess, Ray and Keith were her brothers.
Irene attended public school in Gypsum, Kansas and graduated in 1937. She worked as a housekeeper in Salina, Kansas for several years before moving to Denver, Colorado where she worked for Gates Rubber Company. While in Denver, she met and married Urban Allen Eberhart on August 3, 1944. When Allen went south on military duty, Irene returned to Kansas where Roger Craig Eberhart was born. The family moved to Denver then on to Toppenish, Washington where Carol Eberhart was born. Another move to Chico, California provided settlement for many years. Eventually, everyone relocated to Ellensburg.
Irene volunteered for the PTA and the Pacific Northwest Extension Service. She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts and taught 4-H kids how to cook and sew. Irene was a superb seamstress and quilter and she loved to sing, especially to her children. Both Irene and Allen were avid genealogists.
Irene was predeceased by her parents, her husband and four of her brothers. She is survived by brother Jay and his wife Marie in Albuquerque, New Mexico and brother Keith and his wife Peggy in Wichita, Kansas; son Roger and his wife Susan in Shoreline and daughter Carol and husband John Dyk in Thorp; granddaughters Beverly Dyk of Moses Lake, Liz Shields and husband Gregg of Jersey City, New Jersey, Jenny Dyk of Bothell, Shelly and husband John McDonough of Tacoma and Sarah Eberhart of Bellingham.
Burial will be at High Valley Cemetery. A Celebration of Life service will be at Dry Creek Assisted Living Community at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 4. Affordable Funeral Care is in charge of the arrangements.
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Dear Carol and family,
It was such a pleasure to be part of Irene's life. She was a treasure and I loved the special connection we shared. It was sad to watch her fade away, but she never lost that sparkle. It's lonesome without her, but I know she would be the first to encourage everyone to cheer up and carry on. God broke our hearts when He took your mom from us, but I rejoice that her suffering is over and Irene is in the Savior's arms. I look forward to seeing my dear friend again someday. Thank you for all your kindness over the years and sharing your mom with us.
Jean Brown
March 3, 2011
Dear Carol and family,
It was such a pleasure to be part of Irene's life. She was a treasure and I loved the special connection we shared. It was sad to watch her fade away, but she never lost that sparkle. It's lonesome without her, but I know she would be the first to encourage everyone to cheer up and carry on. God broke our hearts when He took your mom from us, but I rejoice that her suffering is over and Irene is in the Savior's arms. I look forward to seeing my dear friend again someday. Thank you for all your kindness over the years and sharing your mom with me. Jean Brown
March 3, 2011
Grandma Eberhart was a very special lady! Loved by so many people, she was always willing to help anyone. I can't believe she let me go to her house after school to practice the piano when I was little. She must have had earplugs for those days. She was a great lady and will be greatly missed. A wonderful mother, mother-in-law, grandma, adopted grandma - she filled all the roles and she did it with a smile:-) John, Carol, Bev, Liz, Jenny, Shelly, Gregg & Scooter - you are all in our thoughts & prayers, you were truly blessed to have such a great lady in your family. Love - Sandy, Tom & boys
Sandy Morris
March 1, 2011
Irene was a wonderful lady. I have several great memories. She could take a piece of fabric and magically turn it into whatever she wanted. She let my kids call her Grandma, Melissa called her Grandma Heart, I loved that. Heaven has gained another angel. May God bless Grandma Hearts family with comfort and great memories.
Cindy Dyk
March 1, 2011
John, Carol, Bev, Liz, Jenny and Shelly -- thinking of you and praying for you remembering Grandma Eberhart. She will be missed!
Melissa Dyk
March 1, 2011
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