She is survived by her husband Edward Klassen, her sons; Don, Dennis, Darryl and daughter Laurel. Grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren.
She was predeceased by her first husband Arthur Brunsch.
Irene loved travelling and the outdoors. She loved being in the sunshine and in the water.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, January 10, 2011 at 11:00 am, at North Langley Community Church at 21015 - 96 Avenue, Langley, BC. A reception to follow in the church hall.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society.
Arrangements under the direction of Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home, Abbotsford, BC.