Irene Doyle

Irene Angeline Doyle –

December 19, 1918 –

November 19, 2008

Irene Thompson was born in Veblen , South Dakota , to Anna Dahlberg and Christian D.  (C. D.) Thompson. Her parents died when she was a baby. She was raised by Bertha (sister to Anna) and Alfred Thompson (brother to C.D.), her aunt and uncle. She married William (Joe) Doyle on April 7th, 1941 .

Irene graduated from Veblen High school in 1937, earned her teaching credential from Northern State in Aberdeen in 1940 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Moorhead College in 1965.

Irene was a life long teacher in Tenney MN , Fairmont ND and Campbell MN . Her teacher’s heart was evident in all that she shared with others. She was active in her church and garden club. Irene raised a huge garden each summer on her Minnesota farm. She had a keen interest in plants of all types and shared her seeds, produce, and knowledge with anyone who expressed an interest. She will also be remembered by many for her passion and talent for clog dancing.

Irene and Joe had no children of their own, but were parents to all.

Irene passed away in her own home in Weslaco just 1 month short of her 90 ^th birthday. She suffered a stroke at the end of September very shortly after returning to Texas from Minnesota where she had been to sell her farm.

Irene lost Joe, her husband of 67 years and Evelyn, her sister, this year. She is survived by nieces, nephews, grateful students and loving friends.

A service will be held at St. Pius X, 600 S. Oklahoma Ave. , Weslaco , Texas at 9 am on Wednesday, November 25 ^th .

Services in Tintah, Minnesota are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the Church of St. Gall , 110 Minnesota Ave. in Tintah Minnesota .

Irene will be interred beside her husband, Joe at the Church of St Gall cemetery in Tintah , MN .

In lieu of flowers, Irene would have been honored if you would make a contribution to either St. Pius X or the Church of St Gall or your favorite charity. Notification of such may be sent to Irene’s nephew: Larry Helseth, 12818 SE Forest St. , Vancouver , WA 98683 .