She was born to Joseph Ignacio and Angela Fernandez in Argentine, Kansas on February 25, 1931. She was the first of three children. Irene attended Redemptorist High School and then went to modeling school. She worked in Salt Lake City, Utah. Then she worked at 1st National Bank of Kansas City and Stevens Park Bank of Oak Cliff, Texas.
Irene enjoyed Bible Study for many years, playing piano daily and recently playing computer games, puzzles, sewing and making afghans. She loved travel and cruising with friends. She was a member of the St. John’s United Methodist Church Women’s Club.
She is survived by her husband Dr. Gordon Thorn, three children, all of whom graduated with college degrees, Gordon Lee of Leawood, KS, Jason Alan of San Diego, CA and David Anthony of Overland Park, Kansas. She also leaves six grandchildren, Lydia, Elena, Nathan, Corbyn, Alex and Joshua.
A Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am. on Wednesday, November 21 at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mtmoriah.net.
