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Irene Suitt Obituary
Irene F. Suitt, 68, of Idaho Falls, died March 30, 2010, at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.
Irene was born Aug. 21, 1941, in Dumas, Ark., to William Duncan Brown and Ida Freida Gutspooner Brown. She graduated from Dumas High School. She attended Idaho State University.
She married William Josh Suitt on Dec. 14, 1963, in Dumas. They were later divorced. Irene was a homemaker first, but also worked as a dental assistant and in retail sales.
Irene was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was a member of Calvary Chapel. She enjoyed dancing, walking and camping.
Survivors include her domestic partner, John Giles of Idaho Falls; daughters, Cheryl Jean Bartleson of Austin, Texas, and Sandra Hendon and Heather Ann (Thomas) Hoff, both of Idaho Falls; brothers, Eugene Brown of McRae, Ark., and Tony Brown of Star City, Ark.; sisters, Barbara Terry of McGehee, Ark., Patsy Earnest of Star City, Tressa Jones of McRae, and Emeline Grover of Beebee, Ark.; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Gertrude Burnett and Helen Wasson; and brother, Irvin Brown.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 2, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.woodfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, 175 Airport Road, Blackfoot, ID 83221.
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Memories and Condolences
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Nattalie Bradley
April 4, 2010
Dear Sandy, Cheryl, and Heather, I am so sorry to hear of your mom. It brought back memories of how sweet she always was. I am sorry that I could not attend her funeral, but I wanted you to know that you were in my thoughts and prayers. I loved seeing her around and briefly catching up when I was in Cal's. My deepest sympathy, Nattalie (Keller) Bradley
Terry Ann Christensen
April 2, 2010
Dear Cheryl, Sandy, Heather, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our hearts go out to all of you. I really enjoyed being next door neighbors with all of you & visiting over the back fence, looking out for each other's places when one of us were gone,
etc. And I just LOVED Irene's pecan pies; they were the best! One time when I was back in Idaho Falls for a visit I ran into your Mom and we had a nice quick catch up visit! She was such a sweetheart! Love and Blessings to all of you, Terry Ann (Duncan) Christensen, Craig, Roxann & family, Mindy & family & Terra & family too
April 2, 2010
Dear Heather, Sandy, Cheryl and John, Please accept our condolences in the passing of your Mom and friend. We are grateful she started our breakfast group and thought of her often. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to know her. Sincerely, Gene and Gerry Jensen
March 31, 2010
Dear Cheryl, Sandy and Heather, I don't know if you remember us, but we're the DiFelici's that lived across the street from your old house on Starlite. I believe our son John and Cheryl were in the same grade.
I used to see your mother once in awhile whenever I went to Cal Ranch to shop. I kind of lost track of you all when you moved. Your mom was a great lady. We had a good time as neighbors and having coffee together. We're so sorry for your loss. i didn't realize Irene was sick until I saw her obit in the paper. We remember her with kindness. You were wonderful neighbors.
Sincerely, Ron & Nancy DiFelici
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