Kalama, Washington
1932 - 2009
Irene Louise Flowers of Kalama passed away Dec. 25, 2009, at the age of 77.
Irene was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, to Jacob and Irene (Prosser) Christensonfore. She graduated from John Rogers High School and later, St. Lukes Hospital School of Nursing in Spokane.
She married Bill Flowers Nov. 12, 1949. He preceded her in death in 2001.
Irene spent 40 years as a nurse and worked at various hospitals. In 1982 she and Bill moved to Kalama and purchased Camp Kalama. Irene was a member of the Kalama Church of the Nazarene, AMALAK Women's Club, Lions International and the Kalama Chamber of Commerce. She liked gardening, sewing, travel and family.
She is survived by a son, David Flowers of Kalama; two daughters, Sheryl Sparks and Charlene Des Rosier, both of Kalama; four grandchildren, Ethan and Bailey Des Rosier, Ryan Sparks and Joshua Flowers; and a great-grandson, Josiah Flowers.
In addition to her husband, Irene was preceded by two brothers and two sisters.
Memorial donations may be made to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109 or Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.
A celebration of Irene's life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Kalama Church of the Nazarene.
Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Please sign the guest book at www.tdn.com/obits.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily News (Longview, WA).
I have always enjoyed Irene's spirit. We worked together at St. Johns and then latter we visited at the Fire Side Cafe where my husband and I frequently enjoyed breakfast. My condolences.
Carol LaMere
Carol LaMere
January 11, 2010 | Kelso, WA
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Irene. I will always think of her when I drive by the campground. My prayers are with the family.
~Shanara Schmdit
Shanara Schmidt
January 08, 2010 | Kalama, WA
Our thoughts are with your family, god bless from the Salais Family.
January 05, 2010
My Dear Cousins and Cousins-inlaws,
I don't have to tell you how I felt about my special aunt - Irene. I know she is now with your father and my mother - and they are trying to tell each other what to do! They are now free of pain and leave us with a lifetime of memories.
Cousin Anne
Anne Dahl
January 04, 2010 | Renton, WA
I was sorry to hear Irene is gone, she was welcoming when I moved to the area, and always felt like a friend. I'll miss seeing her at the Camp or around town.
Terri Van Matre
January 04, 2010 | Kalama, WA
Char, Dave, Bailey, and Ethan,
Our prayers, love, and condulances go out to you. May all of the amazing things that Irene brought to this world be carried on in each of you. We love you dearly.
Kelly & Steve Espinosa
January 02, 2010 | Mission Viejo, CA
You all know that Irene was loved. She was a good friend to me. I'm sorry for your loss, especially this time of year but remember she is no longer in pain and will never really be "gone". Sorry we won't be in town for the service. Hugs to you all, Linda & Ron Williams
Linda Williams
December 31, 2009 | Kalama, WA
Everyone knew and loved Irene Flowers, she was such a wonderful, hard working
lady, she will be greatly missed.
Delbert & Pat Wasson
December 30, 2009 | Kelso, WA
Dave, Charlene and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you all shared.
Stariha Family
December 30, 2009 | Kalama, WA
