Ina Irwin 1914-2012 On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Ina Arlene Irwin, late of Estevan, Sask. passed away in Estevan at the age of 98 years. Ina is survived by her children, Merle (Gordon) Youck of Strasbourg, Sask., Arlene (Jim) Dye of Griffith, Indiana, Henry (Deanna) Irwin of Macoun, Sask. and Lawrence (Edna) Irwin of Estevan; 25 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; sisters, Edith Munshaw and Wilma Tedford, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Stella Henderson; husband Arthur Irwin; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Bill Ronchi; granddaughter Candice Zimmerman; son-in-law Norman Zimmerman; brothers, Lawrence and Cyril Henderson; sisters, Mary Henderson, Myra Henderson and Agnes Howitt; brothers-in-law, Ernest Tedford, Jim Howitt and Ross Munshaw and sister-in-law Alice Henderson. Public Visitation was held on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Funeral Service was held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Paul's United Church, Estevan, with Rev. Brenna Nickel officiating. Interment followed in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens, Estevan. Those so wishing may make donations to the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation or St. Paul?s United Church in Ina's memory. Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Thank You To everyone, for expressions of sympathy, cards, beautiful bouquets of flowers, memorial tributes, also for gifts of food, phone calls and prayers. To the nurses and staff at the long-term care at St. Joseph's Hospital, Thank You! The loving care and kindness you gave to Mom-Grandma touched our family more than you can know. Thank you to Hospital Chaplain, Marion Huber, and Pastoral care-giver, Kaye Hemus. The scripture, song, and prayer gave great comfort to Mom in your daily visits. Rev. Brenna Nickel, Thank you for your compassion and prayers, also for officiating at the celebration of Life for Ina. To Shirley Andrist, the organist, St. Paul's United Church choir, scripture readers Edna Irwin and Susan Luthi, Debbie Youck Stewart for the time of remembrance and tributes and to grandson Glen Irwin for singing "There will be Peace in the Valley." Thank You! Also to St. Paul's United Church ladies for preparing and serving the lunch. Our thanks to Hall Funeral Services, Your care, compassion and professionalism gave our family great comfort and peace. Thank you to the Pallbearers, grandsons, Craig, Glen, Danny, Neil, and Byron Irwin. Great Grandsons, Jordan, Matthew, Dalton and Karson Irwin. Honorary Pallbearers, St. Jospeph Long-term care givers, Marion Huber and Kaye Hemus. With God's blessing, her family's handprints and roses, Ina was gently laid to rest in Souris Valley Memorial Gardens. GOD BLESS. - The Ina Irwin Family
