Irene was born on May 11th 1924 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She had fond memories of growing
up in Belfast and told many stories about her youth. Prior to marriage she worked in a weaving factory.
She met George H Schmidt Jr at a USO dance and they were married on October 4th 1944.
After marriage Irene worked as a homemaker. She enjoyed knitting, swimming, line dancing, walking, and gambling.
She was proceeded in death by her father James, her mother Mary Ann, her brother Samuel, sisters Sadie, Maggie, Eva, and Florrie, her husband George, and her son Morris.
She is survived her daughter Phyllis Finchem, her sons Richard Schmidt, Carl Schmidt, and Loren Schmidt,
8 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held on Tuesday December 7th 2021 at 1:30 PM at Palm Mortuary 800 S Boulder Hwy
Henderson, NV and can be viewed via a FaceBook link on the the mortuary website
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/henderson-nv/palm-boulder-highway-mortuary/1010.
Reception following at 131 Grand View Dr Henderson, NV 89002
