Irene May Olive Stevens

On Tuesday, January 11, 2012, Irene passed away at McKinney Place. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill; father, Percy Bartlett; mother, Olive (Harris) Bartlett; brother, Lawrence; sister, June and Nephews Ronald (Marie) and Thomas. She leaves behind nephew Robert (Gay), many great and great-great-nieces and nephews along with many friends she regarded as family. Irene spent her youth and teen years in Penticton. Alongside her husband Bill they built the first motel and restaurant in Okanagan Falls along with running the fish camp at Alendale Lake. Irene moved to Oliver shortly after Bill passed away in 1957. Irene was very involved with the Naturalist Club, the Bluebird Society and the Rebecca’s along with many other community projects. Irene loved gardening and identifying wild flowers, birds and insects. Irene was a member of the Fairview Mountain Golf Club and in later years could be found along with her friend of many years, Lorraine Cotton early in the morning playing the back nine. A very special thank you to Dr. Myslek, the staff at Heritage House, South Okanagan General Hospital and McKinney Place for the tenderness, patience, and love you gave to her. She was so fortunate to have had each and everyone of you looking after her. Irene requested no service and as expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the South Okanagan General Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to: Graham Funeral Home, 5950 Kootenay St. (99th St) Oliver, B.C. V0H 1T0 (250) 498-3833. Your message of condolence, sharing your fond memories of Irene may be sent to: www.grahamfh.com