Eleanor B. Irish, 91, passed away May 19, 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 three daughters, Myrna Miller of Oak Harbor, Dolly Irish-Walker of China Springs, Texas, and Vickie Miller-Irish of Mount Vernon; 15 grandchildren, over 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.