

Growing up, she lived in many East Coast locations, including Yonkers, New York; Virginia Beach, Virginia; and Jacksonville, Florida. She met Karl A. Flick while she was in college in Jacksonville, Florida, and he was in the Navy. They were married on April 9, 1960, and lived in Key West, Florida, until they moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for Karl’s commercial aircraft maintenance school. In the early 60’s, she and Karl moved from Pittsburgh to San Bruno, California, for Karl’s work in commercial airlines.
Irene and Karl lived most of their married life in California in San Bruno and Burlingame, and then relocated to Highlands Ranch, Colorado in June of 2021, and to Elizabeth, Colorado in 2024.
Before and after raising her two sons, Irene worked in payroll and finance at several locations, including retiring from a long career at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) at Stanford University.
Irene participated in local school board activism and made many friends.
Irene restored and sold antiques at an antique collective with her friend Connie, and with the help of their families.
Irene enjoyed gardening, quilting, camping, and traveling in a camper trailer with Karl. Lassen National Forest and Park was a favorite location. As a couple, they enjoyed playing cards and board games with friends. They traveled to Norway, Russia, and Canada, and took many vacations to Hawaii. She frequently visited her family in San Diego, and Karl’s in Ohio.
Irene and Karl were members of the San Bruno Fuchsia Society. They grew many fuchsia plants and participated in award-winning floral exhibits in the San Mateo County Fair in the 70s and early 80s.
Irene is survived by her husband, Karl A. Flick; her sons, Karl D. Flick (Challeen) and Joel Flick (Jennifer); her grandson, Karl R. Flick; and her grandchildren, Rowan, Ella, and Jesse.
She is also survived by her sister, Christine Davis; her nieces and nephews, Jim, Elizabeth, Ben, and Tim; and by her brother Bob’s children, Anton and Roxanne. She leaves behind many dear extended family members and friends.
FAMILY
Karl A FlickHusband
Karl D. Flick (Challeen)Son
Joel Flick (Jennifer)Son
Karl R. FlickGrandson
Rowan TimmermannGrandson
Ella TimmermannGranddaughter
Jesse TimmermannGrandson
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