Irene Juanita Thompson

Irene passed away in Milan, Michigan – where she lived for the last one and half years, to be near her eldest son, Robert and his family. She spent the previous 6 years living in Arkansas next to her youngest son Dan and his family.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents (Jack and Margaret Huerta), her husband (Fred), and many other loving family and friends. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Becky) and Dan (Julie), as well as her nine grandchildren Hope (25) (Jazzmyn), Noah (22) (Katie), Elliott (22), Sydney (20), Sutter (19), Sawyer (18), Jade (16), Cali (10), and Crew (9) and her four brothers: Al (Terri), Gerard (Debra), Jack, and Ed.

Irene was born and raised in Southern California and graduated from Inglewood High School. She was a stewardess for Western Airlines for 10 years before prioritizing her family and having children. She continued to have close friendships and a great love for those she worked with while flying.

Her husband, Fred, was a pilot for Western Airlines and later Delta Air Lines. They were married for 33 years before Fred passed away. She has been a widow for 20 years and is now reunited with her life partner and best friend.

Irene was the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved easily and completely. Her life was a blessing to all who knew her.

The family would like to thank Arbor Oaks Senior Living and all the wonderful people that worked there – they truly became part of the family. They loved Irene and made her life better and gave her a wonderful home.