Irene A. Stevens, 95, died at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 26, 2014, at Careage of Whidbey. She was born March 12, 1918 in Chicago, Ill., to Olaf Leonard and Anna Kristine Lovendahl (from Denmark). Irene grew up on the north side of Chicago, graduated from high school and became a bookkeeper for a Chicago ice skating rink, Peterson Furniture, Matel Corp, and Gencoe Park District.

She was married to Willard C. Stevens in 1942 and had three children: Judith, Gary and Gayle. Irene retired in 1984 and moved with Willard to La Habra, Calif., close to Gayle’s family. Willard passed away in 1996, and in 2005 Irene moved to Greenbank, Wash.

She was an active member of the senior center, volunteered at Whidbey General Hospital and the Freeland Library and attended the Evangelical Free Church. She loved crafts and making quilts for her great grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters Judith Slepyan (David) of Langley and Gayle Rogers of Freeland; daughter-in-law Ruthie Stevens Patton of Cedar Grove, Wis.; nine granddaughters; 11 great-grandchildren; and her best friend Mildred Fredrickson Larson.

She is preceded in death by husband Willard, son Gary Willard Stevens and son-in-law John Rogers.

The family thanks Kelly, Stacie, Freddie and the entire staff at Careage for their kindness and care.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date with gathered family. Friends and family are encouraged to join an online celebration of Irene’s life at:www.celebrationofirene.shutterfly.com