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Irene Marie Discher

1923 - 2016

BORN

1923

DIED

2016

Irene Discher Obituary

Discher, Irene Marie
September 9, 1923 – June 17, 2016. Irene passed peacefully June 17, 2016 at 92 years of age, with family all around her. Born in 1923 in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, Irene Madory married Clarence, "Granny" Discher in San Francisco in 1943 and they moved to Arizona in 1955. She worked at Motorola for 20 years and was a devoted wife and incredible mother for 4 daughters. She was so proud to be a grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 12, and great-great grandmother of 8. Her kind and caring nature was loved and appreciated by so many. She brightened the room and made the world a better place with her sparkling blue eyes, sense of humor, kind spirit, strong faith, and unconditional love for her family and friends. An avid sports fan, her daily schedule revolved around Suns and Diamondbacks games. She had a wonderful life and in her later years, accepted the physical struggles from diminished eyesight and COPD with an awesome attitude and never a complaint. Her physical presence will be missed every day, but her spirit and soul will remain very present in our lives. Irene joins her husband of 63 years, a son-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild in heaven. She is survived by: daughter Judy Johnson; daughters and son-in-laws Suzie & Pete Peterson and Cindy & Bruce Bowers; and daughter and daughter-in-law Mary Discher & Vicki Grove; plus 3 generations of grandchildren. There will be no service. We celebrated her life, with her, in 2013 when we gathered together to honor her and her beautiful soul. She would be grateful for any donation made in her name to the Phoenix Suns Charities benefiting the needs of children and families in Arizona.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Jun. 22, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Irene Discher

27 Entries

Mary

June 16, 2025

Hi Mom. Miss you so much. We are in Laughlin. It´s not what it used to be, but you´d still be having fun.

Mary

June 16, 2023

Miss you every day Mom.

Vicki

June 17, 2021

Your loving spirit surrounds us every day, and I am grateful for all you brought into my life. Thinking of you.

Mary

June 17, 2021

Hi Ma. Today is 5 years since you left us for heaven. Miss you and think about you every day. You are the cutest. ❤

Mary

September 9, 2020

Hi Ma. Hope the angels are making you a nice cake with 97 candles today. Love you. Happy Birthday sweet Madre.

Mary Discher

June 16, 2020

Hi Mom. Tomorrow marks 4 years since you left our world for another. Wow how time flies. I talk to you often and always say "hi" when I see a butterfly around me in Pine. I'm pretty sure that's you visiting. I hope you can hear me. Love you and miss you.

Mary Discher

June 16, 2019

Hi Mom. It's 3 years ago tomorrow since you left to go to your new world. I miss you everyday, but I continue to feel the love you always showed me. I miss hearing your voice and giggling with you about stupid stuff. Oh, and by the way, your special Jessica had a baby and I'm a Gramma. My chosen name is Grammadory, in your honor. Her name is Mila and she is beautiful. I hope you are happy and resting peacefully. I love you. Mary

Julie & Roxie

June 16, 2017

Hi Irene:

Just thought I would share that you are so missed by us and your entire family. Everytime I turn a Diamondbacks game on I think of you and smile! :) And even though Mar misses you so much, we are making sure she is living life and laughing.

I am sure you are loving heaven!

Love you,

June 15, 2017

Hi Mom,

We're coming up on a year since you left this world and headed to your next one. I hope the world you are in is incredible. I miss you. I talk to you every day, just as I did when you were hear. No doubt you hear me, but I do miss hearing your voice and your answers. I love you so much and hope that you are having a blast in heaven. Tell Dad "hi" and that I miss him too.

Mary Dory

August 6, 2016

Hi Grandma D!

I wanted to say hi again because I have been thinking about you. I am getting everything ready for my wedding and I want you to know that we will be celebrating your love with us that day too.

I love you very much and miss you.
Steph

July 22, 2016

Hi again Mom,

Going on 5 weeks since you left our world. Just wanted to say that I really miss you. But, my memories are happy ones and I will carry those and you with me always. Thank you for being a beautiful angel and watching over me. I love you.

Mary

Ellen Waters

June 29, 2016

Blessings to all of you. Mom Discher had a kind and accepting nature about her that I will always remember. Back in the day, She never judged me & I'll always love her for that. Her smile, sense of humor & love of her family was so special. Wonderful role model, big heart. XOXOs

Carla

June 28, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Discher family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

Julie Kosloski

June 27, 2016

Irene:

You are such a special person. Your spirit, kindness, and love will live on forever in all of the hearts you touched. I am honored to have been accepted into your life. And I will be forever grateful for all of your insight when I was taking care of Lu and had questions. We did have some fun laughs at that time. Thank you for making this world a better place. You will be missed!

Julie

Stephanie Cichocki

June 27, 2016

Grandma D was one special lady who loved sports and laughing with all her family members.

I remember growing up and watching sports on TV with my mom Mary Discher. We would want to call Grandma D if there was a big play or a good game, but we had to make sure Grandma didn't record it so we won't ruin the game! We always had to know when she was watching her sports game.

She will be missed and always loved .

Jessica Cichocki

June 27, 2016

Rest in Peace to my sweet Grandma D. Your smile and chuckle will forever be remembered in my mind. I love and miss you. Say hi to Grandpa for me and eat some dark chocolate covered almonds for the both of us! XO

Roxie Strand

June 26, 2016

Irene ("Mom") -

You are one of the coolest moms ever! We loved spending time with you, laughing with you, talking sports with you, and eating yummy seafood with you!!

You are a magical woman in your patience, acceptance, love, optimism, and simplicity. You are going to be greatly missed

I am honored that you trusted me with your health in those few times of questions and concerns. You will forever have a special place in my heart.

Much love and light ~
Roxie

Linda Knutson

June 24, 2016

Irene, I am so glad that I had the opportunity to share my medical expertise with you and Granny. Little did I know that I would be the one who got the most out of those times! Meeting you and getting to know you was such a treat in my life. I only hope that I can grow old with the grace and humor that you did.

Rest in Peace Irene,
"knute"

Mauri Congleton

June 23, 2016

Irene definitely lit up and warmed up every room she entered. She accepted you as "one of hers" from the moment she met you. I saw her loving nature shine through her daughter Mary, and graddaughters. Heaven is a sweeter place with Irene in residence!

Jolene Johnson

June 22, 2016

I will always remember going to grandma and grandpas for dinner! Grandma was the best cook! I always had the best time playIng cards with them while dinner was still cooking. I also loved playing golf with her? I have no words to describe how awesome she was. I have an enormous amount of love and respect for her!

Cindy Bowers

June 22, 2016

Mom, I am grateful for all the lessons, love and support over the years, and also for giving me the gene for the thick hair! I will miss you so much and I will think of you every day.

Kenny Peterson

June 22, 2016

I will always cherish staying the weekends with you and Grandpa and getting up early...smelling the toaster when I woke, reading the paper with you guys, golfing and having lunch/dinner at the clubhouse in Sunland Village...I will miss you always and love you always.

Suzie Peterson

June 22, 2016

It was such a pleasure to have you in our home for these last 3 years! It was wonderful to have around. I will miss you! I can make spaghetti in your honor once a week and maybe even slip in a little hamburger hash once in a while! Love you

Vicki Grove

June 22, 2016

Mom,
You lived your life with incredible grace and compassion. Your heart was as big as the world, your giggle made the room light up, and your eyes twinkled with love. You always saw the good in people and things, and that is something that I aspire to continue on your behalf as your legacy. I am grateful for your love and support as your "daughter" and know this world is a better place because you were here. May your spirit soar high in the heavens. Be at peace, breathe easy, and say hello to all my other angels up there! With love, Vicki

Jeanne & Roz

June 22, 2016

May your light continue to shine! We know your brightness will continue to shine in the eyes of your daughter Mary.
Rest in Peace!

Mary Discher

June 22, 2016

My sweet Madre...
I miss you more than I can even express. Your voice, wisdom, strength and kindness are things that I will miss every day. But, you are a part of me, and you will always be with me. I take great comfort in knowing that you have returned to health and are enjoying the angel wings that you so earned and deserve. I will always be grateful to have had the privilege of being your daughter. I love you. Rest in peace Mom.

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