Irene Agnes Sloan, a Miles City resident, passed away on October 10, 2016 at Butterfly Homes Assisted Living in Billings, Montana. Irene celebrated her 99th Birthday in June with her family at her side.
Irene was born June 20, 1917 to William and Anna Kearin in Ramona, South Dakota. She married Arnold J. Sloan in Crosby, North Dakota prior to making their home in Miles City, Mt. Arnold and Irene raised eight children in the family home where Irene lived until she was 95 years of age.
Irene was a talented seamstress throughout her life, creating custom clothing for family, friends and clients. She had no formal training, but taught herself the skills and techniques needed to create everything from wedding dresses, to Scottish kilts, to cheerleading outfits and doll accessories. Irene loved bright colors and working with a variety of fabrics and textures. She was an amazing crafter and enjoyed stitchery until the time of her death.
Irene was a member of Sacred Heart Parish and St. Ann’s Circle. She volunteered for numerous organizations throughout the years. She was honored for her lifetime of service to the community by the Miles City Chamber of Commerce as the 2012 Senior Volunteer Citizen of the Year.
Irene was very proud of her Irish heritage and culture. Many may remember the smell of Irene’s homemade cinnamon rolls that would draw the neighbors from every direction. In later years, sporting events like NFL football and NASCAR occupied many hours of her time, along with staying current with the present political scene. She also loved HGTV and called the Property Brother’s “her boys.”
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold J. Sloan, her loving children William P. Sloan and Kathleen K. Combs, and her daughter in law, Terri Moses Sloan. Three brothers and one sister also preceded her in death.
Irene is survived by her children: Mary Annette Bossert (Dan) of Littleton, CO; Nanci Sloan Cummings of Wilsonville, OR; Marlene S. Axlund (George) of Casper, WY; Dean A. Sloan of Billings, MT; Elisabeth Sloan of Milwaukee, OR; and, Ardell Breed (Greg) of Casper, WY. She is also survived by her sister, Genevieve Reinicke of San Diego, CA, and daughter-in-law, Jessica Sloan of Stanford, MT. She has seventeen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and numerous very special nieces and nephews.
An enterprising woman of undaunted strength, talent, and creativity; Irene will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The Memorial Mass will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2016. Visitation will be from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16th, with the Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Final internment will be in the family plot at St. William Cemetery in Ramona, South Dakota. 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.
Donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the William P. Sloan Scholarship Fund c/o of the Stanford, Montana Volunteer Firemen, or the Sacred Heart Catholic School Scholarship Fund, Miles City, MT.
Rest in Peace, Mom!!!
We Love You!
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday October 16, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday October 16, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 17, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday October 16, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rosary Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday October 16, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Monday October 17, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Martha Crandall says
I’m so sorry. What a great lady.
SHANNON HALSEY-HOLMEN says
So sorry to hear about Irene. I have such fond memories of her sewing cheerleading uniforms for most of Sacred Heart School. Always so nice to deal with. What a reunion for her and her son (my friend) Bill. I miss him to.. My prayers.
Cyril and Monica Reinicke says
A wonderful aunt and great aunt for so many in our family. Fondest memories of visiting her home in Miles City back in the ’50’s and all of the Kearin reunions!!!!
Condolences to our cousins.
Rose Speck says
Heaven awaits you Aunt Irene – go be with cousin Kathy, your daughter and son Bill, my hubby your daughter-in-law, all your special friends we love you and we thank you for all the many many memories you’ve provided over the years – sympathies to all my first cousins her children and grandchildren
Bernadette Miller says
Prayers and blessings to Irene’s family – Verlin and I both so much enjoyed visiting with Irene – she completed some sewing projects for us and we loved taking her garden produce during the summertime. We enjoyed visiting with her so much. We lost track of her when she moved from Miles City – but she has always been in our thoughts and prayers. Verlin and Bernadette (Flemming) Miller.
Tameka says
To the family: May you find comfort in knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted and there will be a resurrection.
-Psalms 34:18; Acts 24:15
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Wanda Gresens says
My mom (Irene Gresens ) also sewed but always said “Irene Sloan does it better “so for many years Irene made things for my mom . My mom passed a few years ago but I would think of your Irene every time I was in miles city and drove by her home . May she rest in peace.
Dennis & Susan Bakken says
Have fond memories of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Dave Muggli says
My thoughts and condolences to the whole family.
Linda (Dyba) Clark says
Sending sincere sympathy to all her family and loved ones…I remember her being such a beautiful seamstress….and kind lady…Linda (Dyba) Clark
Maureen Larson says
So sorry to hear of the loss. My heart and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time.
Ted & Pat Mix Family says
We will miss Aunt Irene especially at our Kearin Family Reunions. Everyone was amazed at all the hand-made items she donated to our family auctions. Even though she couldn’t be at the last family reunion in person, her family helped her make a video, so in a way, she was there. I am still amazed that she lived to be 99+ and was still doing stitchery. I don’t think the word quit was in our parents’ vocabulary. She was a special lady and will be missed but she will live on forever in our Irish hearts. Sympathies and love to our cousins–Annette, Nanci, Marlene, Dean, Liz, Ardell, Jessica and their families.
Charlotte Ross Grover says
I remember (Mrs. Sloan) as my generation called her. We lived on Knight Street. Not surprised that she was able to live in her home for 95 years,
My thoughts are with her family.
Kevin and Lori Donnelly says
Ardell and family,
So very sorry to here of your lose.
May God be you and her family.