A Liturgy of the Word for Irene Morel Childers, 92, of Dickinson, formerly of Miles City, MT, will be at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson with Deacon Robert Bohn officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Irene passed away on Friday, April 23 at St. Luke’s Home in Dickinson, ND.
Irene Morel was born March 1, 1929 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Dickinson, ND. She was one of 13 children born to Dominick and Kathirina (Krug) Morel. She was raised on the family farm at Gladstone, ND, where she learned her hard work ethic that she had all her life. She drove truck, tractors, and other machinery on the farm. She grew a garden every year, had beautiful flowers every year, helped milk cows daily, did most of the house cleaning, and the milking barn so clean you could eat off of the floor. In addition to doing a lot of canning, she loved to cook and bake pies, cookies, rolls and bread, and was extremely good at it. There was no better way to bake and cook than the old fashioned way. She loved animals and had dogs and fed birds, squirrels, etc. all of her life until she no longer had a yard of her own to enjoy.
Irene belonged to the Musician’s Union and played in a 3 piece band for years. She played the guitar and sang and yodeled all her life at numerous country dances in Wibaux, Forsyth, Plevna, Ekalaka, Miles City at the new “Beer Jug,” and the Airport Inn.
Irene had one daughter, Debra Kay, whom she dearly loved. Debbie was tragically killed by a drunk driver on August 13, 1972, just before her senior year in high school.
Irene was married for 39 1/2 years to Clarence (Felix) Childers until he passed away August 4, 2009.
Irene was preceded in death by her parents, all of her 3 brothers and 9 sisters, her husband, and her only child. She is survived by her sister in law Regina (Frank) Morel of Gladstone and numerous nieces and nephews.
Remembrances and condolences can be shared with the family at stevensonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home – Dickinson
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 30, 2021
Stevenson Funeral Home
Dickinson, ND 58601
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 30, 2021
Stevenson Funeral Home
Dickinson, ND 58601
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Carolyn Hays says
To the family of Irene, my deepest sympathy. Daughter Debbie and my sister Maria Kay were best friends and both died in that terrible accident. Irene suffered many bitter losses in her lifetime. May she rest in peace now. (Cooky Emerson Hasapis)
Jeff Morel says
Even though Aunt Irene moved back to North Dakota to be with family, per her wishes she will be cremated and her remains will be buried in Calvary Cemetery in Miles City, next to Felix and Debbie.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Irene was a very talented musician and singer and I loved hearing her little band play on occasion. Debbie was born when Irene was married to my Uncle Jake Pasicznyk, my mother’s oldest brother and it was very tragic when my cousin was killed so young. Irene always seemed to remember me when we ran into each other and we had good visits. RIP Irene😇
Kim Jerke says
Jeff and family:
I know that Irene was glad to move to North Dakota to be near family and spend her last years there. I admire that you all took care of her for so many years. She was a sassy and feisty woman. Truly enjoyed her spirit!
Michele Steyh says
She and Felix were so good with my boys when they were little. She was a great cook and baker and Felix never went hungry. You will be missed Irene.
Shelley Steyh
Cindy Stanton says
I helped care for Irene a few years back when she first came back to Dickinson. She had a strong work ethic and a beautiful voice. Her stories of growing up were priceless. I believe she is with her daughter whom she missed and loved so very much. I loved her feistiness and the twinkle in her eye. Irene made an impact on my life even at both our ages.
It was truly an honor to care for your loved one. Her life mattered very much to me.
Happy Whitmore says
I am going to miss her. When she played the Grandma on Happy Gilmore I knew she was a sweet woman.