Raised on a farm she worked in the corn fields and took care of the cows. Upon graduating from high school, she attended Oregon State University. After college, she moved to Eugene, Ore., where she met the love of her life, Calvin A. Pihl on a blind date. Cal was called off to war shortly after they met and they married three months later.
At the end of the war, Irene and hundreds of other Navy wives dressed up in their Sunday best and drove down to Pt. Loma, San Diego to anxiously await the arrival of the Navy ships with their husbands. The couple then moved to Portland, Ore., where they raised their two daughters. Irene was very involved in all of their activities and fundraisers. Irene enjoyed golfing, walking with her friends, and traveling. She later became a volunteer for 27 years at Providence Hospital, which she truly loved.
Irene was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Cal Pihl; and her sister, Duffy Baker. She is survived by her two daughters, Cheryl (Rich) Elardo and Nancy (John) Scott.
As Irene waited for Cal so many years ago in Pt. Loma, it is now Cal anxiously awaiting Irene’s arrival. Her laughter will be missed by all.
A private service will be held only for immediate family, due to COVID-19 limitations. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her honor to: www.guidedogs.com
“Good Night Irene”
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