She was a devoted wife of 60 years, a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Ilene was very creative and talented with a gift for art and loved animals.
Ilene was born January 19, 1928 in Escalante, Utah to Edwin and Ila Twitchell. In 1947 she moved with her family to Washington State where she resided most of her years in West Seattle raising her own family.
She is survived by her daughters: Debra (Joe) Ruskamp, Linda (Michael) McGee, and Barbara Laymon, and her son: John McCoy, as well as 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Sisters: Marion Schultz, Bertie Hoffman, Paloma Rattray and brother: Roe Twitchell.
Her loving husband: Robert McCoy, daughter: Pamela Hood, brother: Bud Twitchell and sisters: Marilyn Gigliotti and Valene Chesson preceded her in death.
She is dearly loved and will be missed by all.