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Janie Meyer
December 30, 2025
Irene changed my spiritual life tremendously nearly, 9 years ago. Her insight on our God book was from the original Aramaic and Hebrew teachings. I so loved learning the "real truth" about God. Irene had a relationship with God that was nothing like I've ever witnessed. During the years that I've known her, her devotion to help others know God was beautiful! Thank you, Irene. I know you are busy, busy in heaven gaining even more knowledge and experiencing God's love that we all will be experiencing one day. Please keep close in spirit. I feel your closeness every day.
Janie Meyer
Sue Deffries
December 29, 2025
Today 13 ladies got together to celebrate Irene's life. We all have sat at her table over the years studying the Bible...the God Book as she would say.
The ladies shared how Irene came into their lives right when they needed her. Some were going through painful divorces,children or grandchildren had serious medical issues or marriages just needed a healing touch. Some had been in church their entire lives, but didn't really know who God said He was.
It was a joyful day...praising God and remembering all the Irene...isms. I hope she was listening.
Mike Cvek
December 3, 2025
Irene Brougher was the educator who had the greatest impact in my life. I´m 65 years old now. I can trace back many of my life´s accomplishments because Mrs. Brougher genuinely cared about my success. I was a trouble-making 7th grader, kicked out of a class during the 1972-1973 school year and again the next year. Instead of attending those classes, I sat in Mrs Brougher´s office under her guidance. I really looked up to her. She challenged me in a way no other teacher had. It became important to me to prove myself to her. I completely turned my grades around by 9th grade. I requested a letter of recommendation from Mrs Brougher in 10th grade that resulted in being selected as a Rotary Club International Exchange student. That next year I spent in Bolivia has deeply impacted my life in ways I would have never imagined, both professionally and personally. It would not have happened without Mrs. Brougher´s belief in me. I am forever grateful to her.
Jenny Ruth
November 30, 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting Irene in Idaho with my mother in law about 6 years ago. I participated with several ladies gathered around her dining table for Bible study that week. Though she was experiencing some significant difficulties with her eyesight and health, her focus was completely on God and reaching out to others. What an amazing and lovely lady.
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Rebecca Shefchek
November 25, 2025
I knew your mom as Irene back in the 1980's. She was the guest speaker for our churches ladies night out back in about 1984 or 85. I hung on her every word as she spoke directly from God's Word. She offered her counseling services to any of us ladies who wanted to make an appointment. I was 32 back then. After one counseling session with her she asked me to take a particular bible passage home and return next time to share with her what I got out of it. To her surprise I had several pages of thoughts and when she asked me to read it to her, she said my countenance came alive and she then invited me to come to her ladies bible study and share my testimony. I had never really done public speaking and so I went there eager but kind of scared. As soon as I began to speak I felt the calmness of the Holy Spirit. That day planted a seed in my life and I have continued public speaking still at the age of 72, all because Olive "Irene" saw in me a love for God's Word and she believed in something she saw in me. Thank you Irene. I know your rewards are great in heaven for what a godly influence and inspiration you were to countless people. With love and gratitude, Rebecca Shefchek
Rubén& Tanya Gaona
November 24, 2025
Our condolences for Mama Irene´s family. Prayers & blessings from the Gaonas!! Tanya attended lots of her Bible study classes to me she was Mama Irene.
Diane O'Connor
November 23, 2025
I worked with Irene at Columbia River HS when I was a counselor there, and she was such an amazing teacher! She was able to teach all levels of students in any subject. She was an inspiration!
Harold Steele
November 23, 2025
I was very fortunate to have had Irene Maas as a teacher at Hough elementary. I have thought of her many times over the years and wondered how her life progressed. I never knew of her many accomplishments as an athlete but reading about her in the obituary made me smile. I am sure a lot of my friends remember how far she could hit a softball at Hough. God rest in peace Miss Maas. You were truly a very special person. Harold
Vivian Klein
November 21, 2025
I remember Irene well. A fierce competitor on the tennis court! I was on the receiving end of it. Rest in peace, Irene.
Ruth Zaske
November 21, 2025
I remember her well with fondness and inspiration...
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