Obituary of Irene Dorthea Soum

(nee Bonertz)

Irene Dorthea Soum passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 in Kimberley, B.C., at the age of 87 years.

Irene was born to Anton and Julia Bonertz, and raised in Twin Butte, Alberta. Her life was a celebration of religious faith and dedication to her husband, family and friends. Irene will be greatly missed but her life will be remembered by her kindness, love and joy of life.

Irene found great happiness and contentment in the love of her family and laughter with friends. She was an avid gardener and grew plentiful vegetables and fruit, beautiful flowers and loved to bake. She enjoyed over 40 years serving on the Catholic Womens' League and as a member of the Eagles. She worked as a Home-Maker with the Town of Kimberley and spent time as a volunteer parent aide for Meadowbrook Elementary School. She loved and babysat countless neighbourhood children.

Irene is pre-deceased by her husband George Soum; her sister Hilaria (Wendel) Leins; her brother Emery (Blanche) Bonertz,; her brother Edward (Evelyn) Bonertz; her sister Zita (Bus) Sherwood; her brother Steve (Anita) Yaklin; and survived by her sister Veronica (Joe) Bruder; her brother John (Connie) Yaklin; children Raymond (Linda), Jerome (Linda), Marilyn (Dave), and Lynn (Darryl); grandchildren Michelle (Rodger), Shane (Jenn), Leah (Ryan), Ben (Lisa), Julie (Jordan), Sheila and Caden; great grandchildren Page, Tyler, Josh, Samantha, Jayden, Kaylee, Emily and Tayler and numerous extended family.

The family wishes to warmly thank the staff of the Kimberley Special Care Home for their care, and Velda Fjeld and Ron and Leona Evans for their friendship and kindness to Irene over the years.

A Celebration Of Irene's Life will be held at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Kimberley on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Irene's memory can be made to the Kimberley Special Care Home, 386 - 2nd Avenue, Kimberley, British Columbia, V1A 2Z8.

 

Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service.

Condolences for the family can be offered at:

www.mcphersonfh.com