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Sally Jo Irwin

1958 - 2012

Sally Jo Irwin obituary, 1958-2012

BORN

1958

DIED

2012

Sally Irwin Obituary

Sally Jo Irwin April 17, 1958 - December, 15, 2012 Sally Jo Irwin, age 54, left to be with the Lord on Saturday, December, 15, 2012. She was born on April 17, 1958, in Pierre, South Dakota to Cheryl Dykema and is preceded in death by her father Benjamin Dykema and little brother Robert Allen. She is survived by her brother Larry (Lisa) and children Brandie (J), Jodie (Clifford), and Garrett (Kyli); 9 grandchildren and lots of nieces and nephews; second mother Nancy; life-long friends Sharon and Julie. Sally Jo was remembered most by her stubbornness, strong will, and determination. We will never forget her kind heart, loving nature, and over abundant love for gambling and dancing. Family, friends, and others whose lives Sally Jo touched are invited to the graveside services on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 2p.m. at Greenlawn Southwest. 2 Corintians 5:8 "We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord." www.bakersfield.com/obits

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Published by Bakersfield Californian on Dec. 23, 2012.

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Cheryl Dykema

December 28, 2012

Only God knows how much I miss my darling daughter. She was amazing and I will always remember all the family gatherings she put together for all of us. I know she is with the Lord and is whole again and not suffering. In my heart I feel like she is looking down on all of us. I know she is my special angel. Until we meet again my darling daughter. I love you very much.

Liz & Mike Stuart

December 26, 2012

We only knew you for a short time but we had great times and lots of laughs. Best of all was our trip to Cancun together. WeI will never forget you Miss Sally.

Carrie Cargill

December 25, 2012

I will never forget what a great laugh Sally had, she was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Brandie Hettiger

December 24, 2012

My mom has left a mark on everyone's heart! That smile of hers is one that people will never be able to forget! She was just simply AMAZING! I will miss her so much but know in my heart that The Lord has brought her home to be herself again and relieved her of all the pain and suffering she endured the past 4 years! I love you mom!

December 24, 2012

Very sad

Barbra Franks

December 23, 2012

Brandie, Jodie, and Moose, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I have so many memories with your mom and you all from Cadillac Ranch to out at the Speedway when Sally was working the beer booth. She was such an outgoing, free spirited, and strong woman! I didn't know she was ill until a few months ago and I'm so sorry that this happened to such an extravagant and larger than life person.
No matter how old we are, losing a mother is one of the deepest sorrows a heart can know. But her goodness, her caring and her wisdom live on, like a legacy of love that will always be with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Barbra Franks

Eleanor Smith

December 23, 2012

She will be remembered for a long time by many, many memories.

MARK AND DONNA SOUMA

December 23, 2012

love you sally

MARK AND DONNA SOUMA

December 23, 2012

ITS SO SAD THAT A GREAT PERSON LIKE SALLY HAD TO LEAVE SO SOON . SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND A BEAUTIFUL PERSON WE WILL MISS HER .I KNOW SHES IN A BETTER PLACE NOW AND NOT SUFFERING ANYMORE WE LOVE YOU SALLY

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