Drew, Irene Helen (Vine) -- 1930 - 2010

DREW, VINE, MOEN, BROCK, WEBB

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/29/2012 at 12:48:34

Decorah Public Opinion Jan. 4, 2011

Irene Helen Drew, 80, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at Winneshiek Medical Center. Her body was donated to Mayo Clinic’s Department of Anatomy in Rochester, Minn. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Decorah, with Rev. Phillip Gibbs officiating. Organist was Mary Beth Bouska. Cantor was Cindy Schissel. Congregational Hymns were “Here I am Lord,” “Amazing Grace,” “On Eagle’s Wings,” “How Great Though Art” and “Alleluia, The Strife is Over.” Arrangements were by Fjelstul Funeral Home, Decorah. Friends may sign Irene’s guest book or sent condolences online at www.fjelstul.com .

Irene Helen (Vine) Drew was born Aug. 22, 1930 in Decorah, the daughter of Hjalmer and Ida (Moen) Vine. She graduated from Decorah High School with the class of 1950. After high school she worked at Dr. Field’s office. Irene was united in marriage to Robert J. Drew May 8, 1951 at St. Benedict Catholic in Decorah. This union was blessed with three children: Kathy, Cal and Michael Alan, who died as an infant.

Irene was a homemaker who enjoyed auctions, antiques and garage sales. Upon Bob’s retirement, they started an antique store on the farm located on Highway 9 between Decorah and Ridgeway. Irene enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Elks Lodge and St. Benedict Catholic Church.

Irene is survived by her two children: Kathy (Jerry) Brock of Sheldon and Cal (Terri) Drew of Decorah; four grandchildren: Tania Brock, Iva Webb, Robert Webb and Brayden Brock; two step-grandchildren: Brian (Jewell) Pahl of Calmar and Stacy (Robert) Engelhardt of Decorah; four step-great-grandchiildren: Hannah and Jordan Pahl and Lexie and Marissa Engelhardt; one brother, Donald (Ruth) Vine of Waukon; two brothers-in-law: Daniel (Betty Mae) Drew of Decorah and Raymond (Kay) Drew of Hampton; and by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, on Sept. 6, 1994; her infant son Michael, her parents, Hjalmar and Ida; her brothers, Roger and Harold Vine and a brother in infancy; her father- and mother-in-law, Raymond and Theresa Drew; and a nephew Pat Drew.

Transcribed from a newspaper clipping submitted by Janice Sowers

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