Irene A. Layman

Growing up in Enid was an experience. As a child Irene, her sisters and brother rode horses to school. In the snowy winters they used a sleigh. When winter storms were too bad to travel, they would have to stay in town for the night. Irene met the love of her life, Rodney R. Layman and they were married on June 6, 1942. They settled in Lower Naches Valley where they farmed cherries, apples and pears until retirement. They enjoyed dances, family gatherings and playing cards with family and friends. Both had wonderful senses of humor enjoyed by all who knew them. Their marriage was blessed for 61 years until Rodney passed away March 15, 2002. Irene had total faith in God. She and Rodney were members of St. Paul’s Catholic Church for many years.

Irene truly loved animals, especially dogs and cats. She always had one or two in the family. She was extremely hard worker and very good at gardening. Irene enjoyed turning friends’ overgrown yards into a beautiful gardens leaving her friends in awe at the transformation. Irene was an excellent cook and homemaker and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. One of her favorite things to do was to go camping and picking wild huckleberries and blueberries.

Irene was predeceased by her loving husband of 61 years, Rodney R. Layman. She was also predeceased by sisters, Blanch Young and Helen Nelson, brother, Lawrence Killian and her parents Laura and Joe Killian. Irene is survived by her son Gene Layman and his wife Lee. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Tammy Miller, Jeff Layman, Scott Layman and Shannon Rone. Irene was also blessed with five great grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Irene was also survived by several nieces and nephews.

On March 18, 2013 viewing services will be held at Keith & Keith Funeral Home at 902 West Yakima Ave. from 9:00 -10:30AM. The graveside services will be held at Cavalry Cemetery at 1405 So. 24th Ave.