Irene Inez Johnson (Hirsch) passed away at the Bozeman Hospital peacefully on Monday July 15, 2024, at the age of 80.
Irene was born in Miles City Montana on December 5, 1943, to Carl and Hirtha Hirsch. She had one brother and three sisters who proceeded her in death. She grew up on a farm north of Miles City and went to a country school until high school where she attended Custer County High in Miles City.
Irene worked at the Holy Rosery Hospital in Miles City for 13 years. She then moved to Bozeman Montana where she worked at the bookstore at MSU and then later was an Avon Lady for 25 plus years. After retirement she had a part time job with Costco WDS giving out samples to customers, she enjoyed it very much.
Irene was married to Larry Webster for 12 years and they had two children. They later Divorced. Irene met Vern Johnson in Miles City and was married on September 27, 1974, they were married for 49 years.
Irene and Vern moved to Bozeman Montana in 1980. In 2000 they built a beautiful home together were she resided until her death.
Irene loved gardening, she will always be remembered for her beautiful flowers, especially her peonies. She also loved fishing and camping with her husband and friends, they would spend many weekends at Wade Lake.
Irene is survived by her spouse, Vern Johnson of Bozeman MT; her son, Rick (Jeanie) Webster of Billings MT; her daughter, Larene (David) Mullett of Poway CA; her grandchildren, Kelley Mullett of Poway CA, David Mullett of Poway CA, Danelle Knapp of Billings MT, Chrissy Webster of Billings MT and multiple great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eagles Club, 316 E. Main St., Bozeman MT, at 2:00 p.m. on September 28, 2024.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 28, 2024
Eagle's Lodge
316 E Main St
Bozeman, Montana 59715
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 p.m.
Saturday September 28, 2024
Eagle's Lodge
316 E Main St
Bozeman, Montana 59715
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Cyndi Purdon says
Vern, Ricky and Reenie, I am so sorry for the loss of Irene. I remember her as a big part of my childhood and we had reconnected in the last couple of years. She was always fun to be around and to visit with on the phone. May your happy memories give you comfort during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patience says
Miss you our talks grandma