Irene Bertha (Meitzner) Schreiber, age 99 of Miles City, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2012 at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Irene was baptized and confirmed into the Christian faith of the Lutheran Church and her scripture verses: Psalms 27:1 “The Lord is my light and salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall I be afraid.” Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and of the Holy Spirit.”
Irene was born on July 1, 1913, in Utica, Michigan on the family farm just outside of Detroit. She was the oldest daughter of eight children born to Fred and Marie Meitzner. As a youth, Irene attended Utica schools and also worked on the family farm supplying produce to the markets in Detroit and the surrounding areas.
Irene later met Theodore A. Schreiber whom she married at the Schreiber Family Home in Miles City in 1942, just days before Ted deployed to Europe and World War II.
Mrs. Schreiber was an active lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Her commitment to serving her Lord included teaching Sunday School for 30 years, serving on committees and boards, and as an officer in Ladies Guild, The Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and Ladies Aid.
In addition to her commitment to her church and family, Irene worked many years for Shores Department Women’s Clothing Store as well as Andersons and Anthonys. She also took much pleasure in gardening and tending to her flowers which was a joy and carryover from her Michigan youth.
Irene is survived by her son, Theodore F. Schreiber, his wife, Pam and their son, Paul of Miles City; and her son, James C. Schreiber, his wife, Jorja, of Bigfork, Montana, as well as a sister, Elvera Travis and a brother, Elmer Meitzner, of Utica, Michigan together with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted, her parents, and 5 brothers and sisters, Helen, Eleanor, Lawrence, Fred, and Art.
Irene loved her family, her friends, her church and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
A Funeral service will be at 11:00 am at Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday, December 27th with a visitation at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home on Wednesday December 26th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 26, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 26, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday December 27, 2012
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 26, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Wednesday December 26, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday December 27, 2012
Trinity Lutheran Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dolores H. Steiner says
Ted, Jim and families. So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I will miss her. She was proud of that Ruby ring that her dad brought for her, for picking all those strawberries
Kathy Damm Culy says
Dear Ted and family
Just to let you know Joan and I are thinking of you on the loss of your mother. Sending prayers and hugs
Ern , Esther & Terry Nelson says
Ted , Pam ,Paul & Jim and family ;
What a beautiful lady she was, never did she pass me by with out calling out to me to vist
or reach out her hand to me in church with that beautiful smile . What a blessing she has been to you her family and everyone else that knew her. Our Prayers and Sympathy and
May God walk with you all .
Renee Peterson says
Ted, Pam, Paul, Jim, and Jorga,
So sorry to read about your mom’s passing. I enjoyed visiting with her when I would go visit Jean Devine. May the Lord watch over you during this difficult time.
Renee
Mollie (ostendorf) and Aaron Phipps says
Jim, Ted, Pam, Jorja, and Paul,
Irene was a beautiful person, I enjoyed both her and your dad growing up, and when we lived in town, and were “neighbors” we also enjoyed spending time with her there. I think we trick or treated them almost every year, a tradition I didn’t stop as an adult, and took my kids with me when I had them. I wanted to let you know that the kids and I trick or treated her at the hospital this year, and she was out of candy, I told her we took hugs instead, and she squeezed both the boys tight. They had a plate of cookies to give to her this Christmas, and we didn’t make it, but they said “But she is in Heaven with her husband, and that is a better place (with happy/sad tears shining in their eyes)”. What a blessing to have known her. She is dancing in Heaven with your dad/grandpa and watching down on all of us.
Our deepest sympathies,
Mollie, Aaron, Robert and Michael
Mary Rose Bovee says
Pam and Ted and Paul, So sorry to hear about your Mom and GrandMother. She was a very special lady ! Always had a story or two !. Thinking of you all at this time.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Ted, Jim and Family, So sorry I will not be able to make it to the funeral. Irene was one special lady. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Stanley Meitzner says
Ted, Jim and Family,
Aunt Irene was a great lady and wonderful role model, and I am honored that she is my Godmother. Sorry that we can’t make it to the funeral, but our prayers are and will always be with you. We will always remember the good times that we had together, including her 90th birthday trip to see the Detroit Tigers’ ballgame when you all visited us in Michigan.
Deepest sympathies and special prayers,
Stan and Linda Meitzner
Carol Gregory says
Dear Ted, Pam, Paul, Jim & Jorja,
What an amazing woman she was! She loved you all so much and was so proud of you. I always looked forward to her interesting letters that she would tuck into my birthday and Christmas cards over the years. She will truly be missed by all of us and we’re keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
With love & deepest sympathy,
Carol and Allen Gregory
Gary Stewart says
Jim and Ted, I was so Thankful I got to stop in and visit your Mom last summer. She was a good role model for us growing up, a good Lutheran, and live a long and fruitful life. She will be missed and our prayers go out to you both
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Ted and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Peterson says
Jim and Jorja.
I wish I had known your mom. She raised a great son. I’m sure she was a great lady who is certainly in a greater place. Sorry for your loss.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
Our hearts are sad to hear of Irene’s passing. I will always have fond memories of both her and your dad, as they always were welcoming and glad to see us. Irene was just such a special lady and friend and I know that Jesus received her with open arms. Sorry to miss the prayer service. We will see you all at the service.
Our sincere sympathies,
Tom and Lillian
Doug and Teri Zook says
Dear Ted and all the family:
We heard yesterday from Ty Kailey that your dear mother had passed away. Actually felt saddened by that news even though we realize she has had a good long life. It is just not happy news when you hear someone dear has left this earth. In your mother’s case, we know she is in a better place and enjoying being in the presence of the Lord ~ and also seeing your Dad and other loved ones once again. Teddy, you have always been such a wonderful guy; we have known you for many years now:)! ~ and your Mom was always such a sweet and welcoming lady. I remember her from days at Shores ~ when I was in high school and worked at Sweetbriar. I always hoped to get Mrs. Schreiber to help me at Shores rather than anyone else ~~ She was just so nice.
We send our sympathy and love to you during this time of loss….
Heartfelt:)
Doug and Teri
Jim Schubarth says
Dear Ted & Jim,
It is with a heavy heart that I hear of the passing of your dear mother. Our memories of her and your father Ted go back so many years, to the early ’50’s. They were especially good friends of my own parents at that time, and they were always so kind to me and my brothers also. I, together with my wife and two children, visited your parents in, I believe, 1984. They had never met the Schreiber’s before, but were all taken with the great love and hospitality we were shown. Such wonderful memories we have! How fortunate we are to realize that, through faith in our Savior Jesus Christ, we all have eternal life. Our condolences to you and your famileis.
Jim Schubarth
Dave Goss says
Ted and Jim:
Just learned of the passing of your mother. She and your father and you were an important part of my youth. I have many found memories of our many times together. She will be missed but those memories will always be with me.
Dave Goss
Steve Goss says
Jim and Ted,
I just learned of your loss from my brother Dave. Your mother had a huge impact on my life – as she did on the lives of many others. She was just a fantastic lady and truly one of God’s special people. She will be sorely missed, but will live on in the hearts of all of us that she touched. My sincere condolences to you and your families.
Steve Goss