Betty Louise Hocking Irwin, BHS 1948
The Sacramento Bee, February 2009
Betty was born in Tacoma, Washington, on October 26, 1930, and died unexpectedly in Sacramento on February 11, 2009.
Betty was raised in Burbank, California. When she was twelve , her family moved to a new home, where she met Donald Irwin - the neighbor boy who would become the love of her life. Betty and Don married on June 10, 1950, and moved to Bakersfield, California, where their sons Michael and Mark were born. The family moved to Sacramento in 1960, where Betty continued to work as a secretary, and later as an office manager supporting the mental health community.
Betty was a bright, strong woman who had lots of wonderful ideas and opinions, and freely shared both. She was an avid reader and card player who loved to spend time at her little cabin in the woods at Lake Tahoe. Betty's family and friends were very important to her, as she was to them.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Irwin, sons Michael (lesley Schroeder) of Sacramento and Mark (Tiffany) of Manton; and seven grandchildren, Cyrena Respini-Irwin (Adam Miller), Darius Respini- Irwin( Heather Sperger), and Cole, Alexandria, Mackenzie, Candace, and Mikayla Irwin. In addition she is survived by a nephew Brett Wells (Elsa) and a large circle of very dear friends.
The Sacramento Bee, February 2009
Betty was born in Tacoma, Washington, on October 26, 1930, and died unexpectedly in Sacramento on February 11, 2009.
Betty was raised in Burbank, California. When she was twelve , her family moved to a new home, where she met Donald Irwin - the neighbor boy who would become the love of her life. Betty and Don married on June 10, 1950, and moved to Bakersfield, California, where their sons Michael and Mark were born. The family moved to Sacramento in 1960, where Betty continued to work as a secretary, and later as an office manager supporting the mental health community.
Betty was a bright, strong woman who had lots of wonderful ideas and opinions, and freely shared both. She was an avid reader and card player who loved to spend time at her little cabin in the woods at Lake Tahoe. Betty's family and friends were very important to her, as she was to them.She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Donald Irwin, sons Michael (lesley Schroeder) of Sacramento and Mark (Tiffany) of Manton; and seven grandchildren, Cyrena Respini-Irwin (Adam Miller), Darius Respini- Irwin( Heather Sperger), and Cole, Alexandria, Mackenzie, Candace, and Mikayla Irwin. In addition she is survived by a nephew Brett Wells (Elsa) and a large circle of very dear friends.
A Celebration of Betty's life will be held at a later date, to be announced. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Shrinners Hospitals for children would be appreciated.
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