Eleanor Irish
Published May 18, 2008
Eleanor B. Irish, 91, passed away May 18, 2008, at home in Oak Harbor. Born in Fremont, Neb., on March 4, 1917, she enjoyed a long life in the warmth of her family and friends’ company.
Eleanor most recently worked at the Rosario Resort Gift Shop on Orcas island.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon A. Irish, brothers, Ralph and Russ Honaker, and sister, Edna Honaker-Slatten.
Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Myrna Miller, 15 grandchildren, more than 30 great grandchildren and 14 great, great-granchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Western Village Club House on Saturday, June 14, from 1 to 4 p.m.
The family requests that any remembrances be donated to charity in Eleanor’s name.