Irene Eleanor Greenhut Pollard

Mrs. Pollard came to my mind this week. She was my kindergarten teacher and I now have a little kindergatener of my own. I have never forgotten Mrs. Pollard and kept in touch here and there through the years but I regret not reaching out regularly. I wish her family love and peace.

Our family sends the most sincere condolences to the family of Irene.

I remember Mrs Pollard, as my son Mark called her, as a humble, dedicated individual. Her genuine love of people shone like a lamp light, on top of a mountain, which drew our family much closer to her.

Irene is part of the vibrant threads that make up the lives of my son and daughter, my husband and I. All the pictures we have of her with our children show that full lively and engaging smile she so warmly shared. The friendship we shared is more precious than words can express - invaluable, and priceless would be just an ordinary expression for such an extraordinary lady

We will sincerely miss her letters of encouragement - and will carry the memory of her forever in our hearts.

I met Mrs. Pollard on a plane flight in 2005, on my way to my grandpa's funeral. We struck up a correspondence, one I unfortunately failed to keep up the last several years. I kept telling myself I hoped she was still alive so I could send her another letter. Her letter's were much appreciated and encouraging over the years, and I wish I had had more time to get to know her. Mrs. Pollard, rest now, in Jesus sweet arms. It won't be long till we meet again, a blink of the eye.

Mrs. Pollard was my kindergarten teacher and tutor over 20 years ago. We kept in touch all those years and she became much more than a teacher, she became a mentor and friend. She was one of God's angels here on Earth and I already miss her so much.

We will surely miss you, you mean so much to us sorry that i have heard of the news just a while back. today is 5/31/12 @ 12:24 am central time. You will always remain in our hearts and we will forever be grateful you came into our lives. No words will ever be enough to describe you and your meaning to us. We love you.

Jay, Len, Jeb, Lex Tipan (Skokie, IL)

It has been a privilege to know Irene. I met her at Foothill Covenant Church in Los Altos. She kept in touch with me every Christmas. She was a shining light for the Lord and showed much love to people whom she met along the way. I will miss hearing from her.

Dear Family, Irene and I shared a room at Carmel Hills last year and I just wanted all of you to know that I thought she was very sweet and we got along so well together. Irene was so interesting to talk to and when she wanted to go to the bathroom by herself at times (she was supposed to wait to staff to help her) I would call out to her "Irene, you know that you shouldn't be doing that" and she would say "yes, mother"...and we'd laugh. I really enjoyed her friends who came to visit her from her church. They were a wonderful group of people and were a amazing support to her, Our entire family enjoyed her from our little great grand children on up. She even asked my daughter if she had a certain bible so that she could study it. My daughter brought her her bible and gave it to her to keep.
I will miss Irene. She was a very important person to me.
My sincere condolences,
Fay Marcuzzo
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A mentor, a dear friend, an incredible woman! I miss you already! Christine Williams (Carmel Valley)

I worked with Dr. Greenhut at the Monterey County Health Department, she was the Doctor for the Mobile Clinic, doing CHDP Physical on all the Kinder classes around the Salinas and Pajaro area schools, she was a beautiful person, and alway caring to her patients, and staff. she will be dearly missed by all of us who worked with her at the Health Department. May she rest in peace,.

Dearest Irene, You were the angel who stepped into my life about 27 years ago when you made it possible for me and my family to be able to live here in the Monterey peninsula. You are the kindest and most generous person I have ever met here on this peninsula and I shall for ever be i your gratitude. May God bless you and keep you in his arms forever. you are loved

Irene was an ANGEL on earth! My life was more enriched, and inspired by this phenomenal woman! I will hold her friendship, her words, her love for me and most of all her love for the LORD in my heart forever. I am more blessed because of a true ANGEL on earth! ~

Irene was very special to my family. She tutored my 2 kids Ryan and lia. she would have dinner with Ryan every Monday night. She would spend hours playing games and helping him with his homework. She would come to his swim meets and baseball games.Such a wonderful lady. we loved her very much.
Beth Ryan and Lia