Irene U. Harwell

Irene U. Harwell obituary, Wasilla, AK

Irene U. Harwell

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Irene Harwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Funeral Home, Matsu Valley on Oct. 15, 2025.

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Irene U Harwell known as Jackie by everyone She was born on July 8 1939 in Old Nondalton Alaska. She is a Athabascan Indian.
Jackie is survived by her Husband Larry A Harwell of 43 years. Her Father was Alex Trefon Sr. deceased. Her Mother was Bertha Trefon ( Kotelash) deceased,
She had 8 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her sister Ella Eleshansky, Her brother Pete Trefon. She had 9 children 5 are living. Georgia Erickson, Harold Kankanton, Caroline Finney, Laura Mulligan, Allen Kankanton. She is survived by12 grandchildren, 43 great grand children and numerous great great grand children.
She love to Hunt, Fish, pick berries, bead working and growing flowers in her yard, and in her garden. She was member of Woman of the Moose Lodge 911 of Delta Jct. Ak. She had numerous friends all over Alaska and the Lower 48 she will be Dearly missed by all.
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10:00 a.m.

St. Herman's Orthodox Church

2180 Goldstream Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

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