April 21, 1941 - June 28, 2025
The family of Irene Louise Bowie is saddened to announce her passing on June 28th, 2025, at the age of 84.
She was predeceased by her loving husband Robert Fergusson (Bob) Bowie, her parents Ted and Helen McIntosh, and her sister Evelyn Sullivan.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children Chris (Linda), Glenn (Trish), and Dave, grandchildren Alex, Jenna, Shayne, Zack, Lukas, and Benjamin, brothers Ken (Rhonda), Neil (Darlene), numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, and many wonderful friends.
Irene was born on April 21st,1941 in The Pas Manitoba. Her family moved to Prince George B.C. in the 1950s. In 1960, she married Bob, had three children and worked in the family’s retail clothing business. In the late 1980’s the family moved to Edmonton Alberta, and she worked in the business office of the Edmonton Journal newspaper until her retirement in 2006.
Irene had a keen interest in music and enjoyed playing piano throughout her life. She was fiercely loyal to her family which was the most important focus of her life.
The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff of Capital Care Grandview, River bend Revera Retirement Residence, and Lifestyle Options Retirement Community- Riverbend, for their care and compassion while Irene was resident.
A celebration of life will be held at 2pm on August 2nd, 2025 at the Connelly-McKinley Commemoration Center/Funeral Home at 4820 Meridian Street in Edmonton Alberta.