N. Fern (Strohl) Irwin went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Lynnwood, Washington. Fern was born on August 14, 1927 near Oak Creek, Todd County, South Dakota, and was the third child of Robert and Ruby Strohl. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister who died shortly after birth, and one brother, Wayne Strohl. Fern was married to Donald LeRoy Irwin for 66 years, who preceded her in death, and is survived by her two daughters, Dona (Irwin) Eddy and Janet Irwin; five grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 1, 2018, Purdy and Walter's at Floral Hills, Lynnwood, WA., in the Chapel at 2 p.m.