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Irene Frances <I>Whitehead</I> Robinson

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Irene Frances Whitehead Robinson

Birth
Baxter, Jasper County, Iowa, USA
Death
22 Apr 2010 (aged 83)
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Burial
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*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF ***
Irene Frances (Whitehead) Robinson was born on Saturday; December 4, 1926 in Baxter; Jasper County, Iowa. She was the daughter of: Wilbur and Christine (Allspach) Whitehead. Irene attended and graduated from Mingo High School in 1945. She met Phil Robinson on a blind date when Phil returned from serving in the Navy during World War ll. One month later, they married on March 16, 1946 in Des Moines and were married for 49 years. Irene was an astute business woman and entrepreneur before the age of working women. Irene owned and operated a Maytag sales and service company with her husband, Phil. She retired in 1984. She was a strong and diligent role model for many relatives and friends across the USA. Irene was an avid writer of letters and poems. She had close pen pals all over the nation that enjoyed her humorous prose with a little Ha!Ha! to brighten their day. Irene was a member of the Ira Christian Church and Oaks Christian Church in Houston, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all. Irene Frances (Whitehead) Robinson, age 83, passed away on April 22, 2010 at Tomball Regional Medical Center in Houston; Harris County, Texas with her family by her side. Those left to mourn her passing are: Her son: Mark (Carla) Robinson of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her two daughters: Marcia (Cameron) Giffen of Oriental, North Carolina and Michele (Damon) DiBassie of Magnolia, Texas. Her three grandchildren: Zechariah (Samantha) Robinson of Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Zoe Anna (George) Duran of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Emilynn Irene DiBassie (Granddaughter 11 Yrs). Her three great grandchildren: Aaron Robinson, Shiloh Duran and Joshua Duran. Also one sister: Shirley (Richard) Foley. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Phil in 1995. Her daughter: Claudia Robinson in 1946. Her brother: Walter (Marge) Whitehead and her parents. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday; April 30, 2010 at the Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter, Iowa. Graveside services will begin at: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday; May 1, 2010 at the Union Chapel Cemetery in Ira, Iowa. The Fredregill Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
*** IN LOVING MEMORY OF ***
Irene Frances (Whitehead) Robinson was born on Saturday; December 4, 1926 in Baxter; Jasper County, Iowa. She was the daughter of: Wilbur and Christine (Allspach) Whitehead. Irene attended and graduated from Mingo High School in 1945. She met Phil Robinson on a blind date when Phil returned from serving in the Navy during World War ll. One month later, they married on March 16, 1946 in Des Moines and were married for 49 years. Irene was an astute business woman and entrepreneur before the age of working women. Irene owned and operated a Maytag sales and service company with her husband, Phil. She retired in 1984. She was a strong and diligent role model for many relatives and friends across the USA. Irene was an avid writer of letters and poems. She had close pen pals all over the nation that enjoyed her humorous prose with a little Ha!Ha! to brighten their day. Irene was a member of the Ira Christian Church and Oaks Christian Church in Houston, Texas. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all. Irene Frances (Whitehead) Robinson, age 83, passed away on April 22, 2010 at Tomball Regional Medical Center in Houston; Harris County, Texas with her family by her side. Those left to mourn her passing are: Her son: Mark (Carla) Robinson of Los Alamos, New Mexico. Her two daughters: Marcia (Cameron) Giffen of Oriental, North Carolina and Michele (Damon) DiBassie of Magnolia, Texas. Her three grandchildren: Zechariah (Samantha) Robinson of Jemez Springs, New Mexico. Zoe Anna (George) Duran of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Emilynn Irene DiBassie (Granddaughter 11 Yrs). Her three great grandchildren: Aaron Robinson, Shiloh Duran and Joshua Duran. Also one sister: Shirley (Richard) Foley. Irene was preceded in death by her husband Phil in 1995. Her daughter: Claudia Robinson in 1946. Her brother: Walter (Marge) Whitehead and her parents. May they rest in peace. Visitation will be from: 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday; April 30, 2010 at the Fredregill Family Funeral Home in Baxter, Iowa. Graveside services will begin at: 2:00 p.m. on Saturday; May 1, 2010 at the Union Chapel Cemetery in Ira, Iowa. The Fredregill Family Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.


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