Born on 6-16-1938 in Dublin, Ireland to Mathew Meehan and Annie Doyle Meehan. She was one of seven sisters that shared one room and two beds. Despite a hard upbringing and having little, the sisters always spoke of good times and shared love for each other and their dear sweet mother.
In 1966, Eileen moved to England to find work, as many of the Irish did. While there she met Arthur, and the two soon married. Despite the difference in their religions, their two families came together with the birth of their first son Colin.
In 1967, the young family immigrated to America when Arthur found work with Boeing. They soon welcomed their second son Craig and finally settled in Anaheim, CA.
Eileen was far too nervous to drive but never let that stop her. She did her best to be an ideal homemaker and mother. While her heart always remained in Ireland, she knew it was best for the family, and especially her sons to remain in America. She often went “home” to Ireland to visit, looked forward to her weekly bingo night with the girls, and absolutely adored her two grandchildren.
Eileen was preceded in death by her husband Arthur as well as all of her sisters. She is survived by her two sons, Colin and Craig, a daughter in law Rosibel, her grandchildren Keila and Kian, and the many friends that she has met along the way.