Irene passed away peacefully one month short of her 103rd birthday at Battleford District Care Centre which had been her home for several years.

Irene leaves to cherish her memory, her children: DIANA Griffiths, EDNA (Glen) Wasmuth, TODD (Susan) Degenstein, PATRICIA Degenstien, BRIAN (Theresa) Degenstein, BARRY Degenstein, WALTER (Patricia) Degenstein, STEPHEN (Pam) Degenstein, Stratford, Ont, LORRAINE (Allan) Hoey, Ottawa, Ont; 26 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Linda Degenstein; sisters-in-law: Beth Degenstein, Dorothy Pearce and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Degenstien; parents: Archie and Amy Pearce; son, David Degenstien; grandson, Ivan Wasmuth; son-in-law, Bruce Griffiths; three sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be held Thursday, February 22, 2024 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Garden Chapel – 1332 100st North Battleford. A Celebration of Life Service will take place on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. held at the Battleford United Church.  To view a recording of the service or to leave a condolence please visit www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca   Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.

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Card of Thanks

We would like to thank family and friends for their support; the Hillcrest Singers and a big thank you to the Battlefords District Care Centre for the excellent care they gave Mom in her time there.

• Date : 2024-02-16
• Location : Battleford, SK