Irena was born in Germany to Wysal and Adela on September 29th, 1946. Irena attended school in Boston. Irena married CW3 Ret. Richard Butts on June 15th 1968 in Boston. Irena was a beloved, and wonderfully loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother to many family members which include, 4 siblings, Anna, Maria, Raymond, and Michael. 4 Daughters, Irene Sims, Anna Butts, Michelle Butts, and Rachael Herring. 10 Grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 1 loving dog, Toby.
Irena is preceded in death by brothers, Michael, and Raymond.
Irena is survived by Her Husband, Richard. 4 daughters, Irene Sims, Anna Butts, Michelle Butts, and Rachael Herring. Sisters Anna, and Maria. 10 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
In lieu of traditional memorials, we request that any money that would have been spent on arrangements, or gifts, please be donated directly to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. Irena was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer only hours before her passing. Any donations will go directly to aiding in earlier diagnosis of this cancer, and aid in treatment.
Our family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the caring staff at both Seaton, and Scott & White medical facilities and all of their efforts in the care of Irena.
Donations may be made directly to www.npcf.us under the “donate & volunteer” tab at the top of the page.
