Irene E. Bredow

Irene Elizabeth Bredow (Zepp) was born July 13, 1939 in Roseville, Michigan to John & Marie Zepp. Irene was the youngest of 5 siblings Carol, Robert, Walter and Lynn. She grew up in the home her father built and when she was young she sold vegetables roadside from the small family farm. Irene graduated from Mt. Clemens High School in 1957. She attended Central Michigan College for a short while before becoming engaged and marrying Louis Burno in 1959. They moved to Colorado and had a daughter (Allison) and son (Cameron). She moved with her children back to Michigan after her divorce and married Douglas Bredow in 1968. They made their home on Lake St. Clair and spent many weekends on their boat at the PMYC (Poor Mans Yacht Club) After the death of her 2nd husband Irene went back to work as a Civil Servant at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. She was in a long relationship with Justin David. After brain surgery and resulting stroke she sold her home in Roseville Michigan and was able to have her dream home built in Lake Havasu, Arizona. After spending several years in Arizona Irene and her daughter Allison relocated to Colorado not too far from her son Cameron. Irene was able to live with her daughter for many years before entering Assisted Living. Irene is survived by her children, Allison Burno & Cameron Burno, many cousins, nieces and nephews . Her last wishes are to have her ashes spread at Lake Havasu, Arizona.