April 21, 1935 - July 7, 2022
Irene Ruth Scheunert, 87, of Olds AB, passed away peacefully July 7, 2022 with family at her side.
Irene was born April 21, 1935 in Didsbury, AB to Bessie and Thomas Hunt . She was the youngest of 5 children, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Irene married Raymond A Scheunert December 30, 1952 in Trochu, AB where they raised their 5 children.
Irene was predeceased by her husband, Raymond on July 23, 1990 and their son Gerald on August 23, 2009. Irene is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Hovan (Patrick), Lindsay Hovan and James Alato; Jared Hovan (Nina) and Irene’s 3 great grandsons – Connor, Jackson and Austin; Roxanne Hovan and her fiancé, Fred Palmer; Franklin Scheunert (Sherry); Ernest Scheunert (Marjorie), Shannon, Brandon; Carl Scheunert (Tanya) Jesse, Luke, Allison, and Dylan. She also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.
Irene retired from North Western Utilities and moved to Olds, AB in 1993 to be closer to family. She was an avid reader and gardener. She loved to sew and travel the back roads of Alberta. Irene was involved in her community through St Paul’s Lutheran Church, Kiwanis Music Festival, Special Victims Services and the Olds Legion. Most of all, Irene loved to watch her grandchildren in hockey, baseball, judo, dance, gymnastics and music.
Memorial Donations may be made to St Paul’s Lutheran Church, 5022 52 Street Olds, AB T4H 1G9 or STARS. Funeral Services will be held at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Olds at 2pm on Monday, August 1, 2022 with Pastor Olav officiating. Condolences may be made or viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com
