Mom, we are all safe. This world is so chaotic now that I’m, sadly, almost relieved you aren’t here to see it. With all you and your generation gave to it, it was not appreciated by many foolish people. I am grateful though as are  Michelle, Dan and John. And I’m glad to know you are safe too, in your Heavenly family’s arms. But I still miss you. Love, Julie

I saw you yesterday mom. You looked so beautiful. So elegant! High cheekbones and smooth skin! It reminded me of my favorite picture of you. The one where you were a young woman living the life in New York! (Hopefully it posted LOL!) No more pain, no more worry! Praise God!!! Thank you for the many gifts you have given me. I didn't realize until recently how many things we share in common.  A love of birds! You with your love of the beautiful, majestic peacock and me with my love of the energetic, free hummingbird. We both love music. I love that we both love to sing. And how we sang AND sang at the BACA Senior Center. We both love the many, many shades of blue: sky blue, deep blue, and turquoise blue. We both love "Seven Brides For Seven Brothers" and "Scrooge" (Albert Finney's version of course); I've kept them both and I will share them with your great grandchildren from Justin & Chloe: (Amelia, Owen, and Mia). Most importantly, we love family and wish them to be better than we ever were. I promise you mom, I will choose the "other road" from now on. No regrets, no blame, no bitterness...in your honor (and mine). I will be the person that we both wished you (and I) had been. The women who love life, who don't live in the past. The women who live their lives to the fullest. Thank you for teaching me to be a loving mother, a caring aunt, a good daughter, an understanding sister, a worthy teacher...and most importantly, God's child. Also, thank you mom for staying with me while I try and be the best human being I can be with whatever time I'm given. "Carpe diem," Mom! That is OUR battle cry in both OUR memory! I know you will be beside me, cheering me on and I will do the very best I can for for us both. Rest now, Mom. I'll take on this journey for us both from here on out. I promise, I’ll do my best. I love you.

I was saddened to hear of Irene’s passing. My deepest sympathy to you all. Your mom was a sweet and kind  neighbor. 
I have sent a donation to Hospice Austin in her memory from all of the Bankers.
May sweet memories and smiles soon overcome the sadness.
Blessings, Peace, and Comfort,
Janna Banker

   My mother was the best person that I've ever known. She was kind, sweet, smart, sassy, and incredibly loyal (even to people who didn't always deserve it). She was funny, often unintentionally. People were drawn to her and she was more well loved than she ever understood or even imagined.

   Mom loved music. She loved to dance and especially to sing. I can still hear her singing Edelweiss from "the Sound of Music" which was one of her favorite musicals along with "Scrooge" and "7 Brides for 7 Brothers." Mom had a very adventurous spirit. She loved to travel and try new things. She moved to Washington D.C.  (on her own)when she was just 19. She then moved to New York City at 23 (also by herself). She sent money home to help her mother support her younger siblings. Mom's sense of adventure (and her generosity) lives on in us and in her grandchildren.

   Mom revered education. She was extremely proud that me and my sister, Julie, chose to become teachers. She was no less proud of my brother, Dan, and my sister, Michelle. She was proud that 3 of us got degrees and that her grand daughter, Emily Casebolt Simon got a Master's degree. Mom always wanted to stay informed so she was a news and politics junkie. 

   Mom ADORED her grandchildren. She was incredibly proud of my daughter, Megan Simon's success as an entertainer, my nephew, Justin Raty, becoming a manager at HEB,  my other nephew, Mathew Simon, serving our country as well as Emily. She also loved Megan's sister's Kelsey and Shelby Sims as well as Ben Casebolt (Mathew and Emily's brother).

   I was, and always will be, so proud of my mother.  I not only loved her I liked her very much. I have lost my best friend. I know that she is in heaven singing, dancing and debating with the people she loved who went before her. I know she will be waiting for me. Knowing that I will see her again brings me comfort. I love you Mom, I'll miss you every day. I promise to try to live a life that will be worthy of you. 

AVIS DE DÉCÈS

Irene Caroline Simon

3 mars 1932 – 17 février 2020

Kingwood Funeral Home

Montrez votre soutien

Envoyez Vos
Condoléances

Partager
L'avis De Décès

Obtenir les mises à jour

Prestations de Service