Remembering Irene Patricia Smeal (Sallows)
June 12, 1915 - January 26, 2011 Irene Patricia (Sallows) Smeal passed away peacefully on January 26, 2011 at the Drumheller Hospital with her family at her bedside. Irene was predeceased by her husband Albert and son Don. She is survived by her daughter Agnes (Gene) DeMott, sons Richard (Roberta) Smeal, Ralph (Sherry) Smeal, daughters Joyce (Max) Burnham, Helen McConathy, Lorna (John) Simpson, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Irene leaves behind two surviving brothers, Ian (Gerda) Sallows of Drumheller and Garnet (Maureen) Sallows of Grande Prairie and many nephews and nieces. Irene and Albert lived in Michichi district until 2004 when they moved to Drumheller. Irene resided at Sunshine Lodge in Drumheller with many friends and neighbours until her passing. A celebration of Irene's life will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2011. Memorial contributions to be made to Drumheller Health Centre in lieu of flowers. Courtney-Winters Funeral Home (403) 823-2666 entrusted with arrangements.
