Irene Bernadette Harper

Funeral services will be held Graveside 10:00 A.M. Thursday July 7, 2016 at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements are made by Sunset Hills Mortuary.

Irene Millette Harper was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Clarence and Myrtle Millette on December 29, 1924. She was married to Wilburn (Woody) Harper Sr for 59 years. She worked overhauling airplane engines for Pacific Air-motive in Burbank, CA during WWII. She also worked for the L.A. Unified School District as a teachers aide and playground monitor at Welby Way Elementary School in the 1960’s to the late 1970’s, a job she absolutely loved.

Irene Harper is preceded in death by her husband Wilburn (Woody) Harper Sr., her son Wilburn (Frank) Harper Jr., Mother Myrtle Nadeau Millette, Father Clarence Millette.

Irene Harper is survived by her Son - Jonathan Harper, Daughter In Law - Suzie Harper, Grandchildren – Kathy Harper, Matthew Harper , Christopher Harper and wife Alicia Harper. Great Grandchildren – Kayla Harper, MacKenzy Harper and Aubrey Harper.

Irene Harper was a caring religious person that loved her family. She was always up to date with all things political and loved to read. She took care of herself and cooked for herself to the very last day. She was blessed and was shown compassion and love by the Lord as she did not have to suffer. She is very much missed and loved by her family. She is now with the love of her life, her “rock”, Wilburn “Woody” Harper and her son Frank Harper. Along with all the loved ones that passed before.

The family of Irene Harper wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Lyle, her next door neighbor that always looked after her and helped her take care of her house. Also Brigette that works for Albertsons who delivered her groceries every week. They were and are indeed blessings that helped her everyday.