Irene spent much of her childhood with her family and friends enjoying family get-togethers, local activities and attractions in the area. Irene met her future husband and on May 27, 1967 she married Hideharu Calvin Sato. Irene and Cal moved to Livermore, California in 1967, where she became a homemaker enjoying married life. They adopted their son Gregory Sato, and began traveling, enjoying new friends and getting very much involved with all of the activities of their lives. Car clubs, kids activities, sitting for children of friends and in particular- Irene began caring for a handicapped girl for the next 20 years. Irene had such a knack for making life-long friends, these friends will always remember her loving, caring and enjoyable times spent together.
Irene and Cal then moved to Douglas County, Nevada in 2002 into a new home they designed to accommodate their lifestyle. Many of Irene’s new neighbors and friends were now blessed with her “Keep Cool”, happy outlook on life.
Irene loved collecting everything “SNOOPY”, carousel horses and demitasse spoons from our travels. She loved to cook, sew and crochet. Irene loved making and donating many lap blankets to cancer patients at the Oncology department of Carson Tahoe Health.
Irene was predeceased by our son Gregory, her mother Marie and father Manuel.
Irene is survived by her loving husband Cal, granddaughter Shenya Sato, sisters Gloria Cox and Alice Braun, and several aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In particular, her great-niece, Ashley Rodney-Keating. Ashley was in constant contact with Irene and in Irene’s final days was continually by her side. Irene was very fond of Ashley and her family. Irene- we will continue our love for you, forever.
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