Joan Louise Irek

Joan Louise Irek obituary, Sachse, TX

Joan Louise Irek

Joan Irek Obituary

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At the age of 91, Joan passed from this life on June 3rd, 2022 with her family by her side. Joan was born in Buffalo, NY to Gomer Link and Carrie (Heil) Link, sister to Betty Patterson, and Ben Link who proceeded her in death. Joan was a devoted and loving wife for fifty-eight years to Eugene Irek who proceeded her in death. Joan was a loving mother to Nancy Irek, Paul Irek and spouse Lisa, Judy Vizina, David Irek and spouse Gwlynda, and Bruce Aiken and spouse Carmen. Joan was a grandmother to 12 beautiful grandchildren and 17 wonderful great grandchildren. Joan was a loving wife and mother. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom providing all the love and care only a mom can give. Joan had a servant's heart as she always put everyone else first. Joan worked various jobs in her life including, Office Typist, Retail Sales, and Medical Transcription. Joan and her husband, Eugene, were most proud of her work raising their children teaching the value and love of God, family and friends. After her husband Gene retired, they enjoyed spending winters in Florida with family and friends. She always enjoyed gardening and had a great love for animals, especially cats. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sachse. Services will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, with a viewing at 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home 2925 5th St. Sachse, Texas 75048. A celebration of life will immediately follow at First United Methodist Church Sachse, 1520 Blackburn Road, Sachse, Tx 75048. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan Irek's name can be dropped off or mailed to: City of Sachse Animal Shelter 3815B Sachse Road Sachse, Tx 75048

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June 7, 2022

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June 6, 2022

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Bo and Georgetta Eason

June 7, 2022

You are and always will be a ray of sunshine. You are the most kindest, loving, and beautiful spirited lady that I know. Thank you for loving us and welcoming us into your family. You will always be cherished within our hearts.

Philip Ziegelbaum

June 6, 2022

I met Joan Irek in April 1982, when she came outside to investigate who was outside her house at night. She saw I was walking my puppy (Tammy) and you could tell she loved animals immediately. We struck up a conversation and I think from there on, she treated me like one of the family. Joan was a very kind, tender hearted and caring individual. The one thing I always admired was how close knit the entire family was. I was included in many of their gathering, and the entire family made me feel welcome. Gene was always the helpful type and he came to my rescue several times with his handyman skills. David was my first dog-sitter and I'd come home from a business trip and they had Tammy down at their house as they liked her so much. That's when I found out Tammy got along with cats, and I eventually got a cat to keep my dog company. To this day, I still look at their house on Northspring and think it's The Irek House. Susan and I extend our sympathies to the family and hope all the great memories you have will keep her always in your hearts.

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