Irene Bales' Obituary
Irene Bales, age 98, of Grand Haven passed away Sunday, June 18, 2006, at a local care facility. Daughter of the late William E. and Laura E. (Tibbits) Richards, she was born May 21, 1908 in Fife Lake, MI. Irene married Howard E. Bales on January 29, 1938, in Traverse City; and he passed away October 1, 1998.
Irene moved here from Cadillac in 1942 and was a member of Fellowship Bible Church. She was formerly employed by Christian Haven Home; and she enjoyed traveling, reading, and cooking.
Survivors include 2 daughters-in-law Ann Bales of Ionia, MI and Mable Bales Mercer of Rosebud, AR; 2 grandchildren, William Bales of Batesville, AR, and Becca (Greg) Usher of Comstock Park, MI; and 2 great-grandchildren Caitlin Usher and Carl Jack Usher. She was preceded in death by her sons, Jack and Bernard Bales.
Memorials to Fellowship Bible Church and Hospice of North Ottawa, www.noch.org/hospice, are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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