Edna C. Irion, age 83, of Terry, MT passed away in Billings, MT on October 7, 2015 with her husband by her side.
Edna C. Stickel was born on March 10, 1932 at home near Fallon MT, the daughter of John and Louise (Sackman) Stickel. Edna was raised on the Fallon Flat east of Fallon. She attended school at the Fallon School until she went to Terry High School where she graduated. Edna worked at the Bell Telephone Company in Glendive, MT for several years. Then she married her longtime friend and high school sweetheart Clarence “Andy” Irion. They were married on May 26, 1952 in Glendive, MT. Shortly after they were married Clarence was drafted into the United States Army, and they moved to California where Andy served in the Army for a short period of time until his honorable discharge. Edna and Andy moved back to Andy’s parent’s ranch where they stayed for a few years. Then they moved to the Fallon Pump House and Andy began working for Buffalo Rapids and Edna worked for MDU and then for Buffalo Rapids with Andy. When they moved to Terry, Edna began her 24 year career in the Prairie County Treasurers Office, first as a deputy then as Prairie County Treasurer. On February 17, 1965 Edna and Andy welcomed their only child Twyla Mae.
After her retirement in 1993 Edna devoted many hours at the Prairie County Nursing Home with her Mother.
Edna and Andy took great pride in their yard and garden and they shared the bounty with their many friends and neighbors.
Edna enjoyed hunting with her husband and always remembered the four point buck she had taken with her shotgun. In the early 60’s Edna and Andy and two other couples built a cabin at Rock Creek on Fort Peck. They spent many weekends during the summer at the cabin where they enjoyed boating and fishing. Edna was also proud to be a member and former president for the Republican Women’s Party.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Clarence “Andy” Irion, two sisters-in-law, Tilly Becker of Plentywood, MT and Alma Stickel of Phoenix, AZ, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter Twyla Mae Irion, her parents, John and Louise Stickel; three brothers, Fred, Albert, and Dan; and two sisters, Alice and Laura.
Visitation will be held on October 12, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home in Terry, MT. A funeral service will be held on October 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will be held at the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made to Evelyn Cameron Heritage or a charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday October 12, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday October 12, 2015
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
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DeLynn and Angie Meidinger says
To All of Edna’s Family: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. We are sorry to hear about your loss.
Carol Kirkpatrick says
Have thought of you all many times since we saw you at mom and dad’s funeral. Bless you all. Carol Hobbs Kirkpatrick
Jim Lindstrom says
Condolences to Edna’s family. I have such wonderful memories of Edna from when we worked in the Courthouse. Still remember her laugh after all these years.