In loving memory of

Irene Childe
October 23, 1921 - December 2, 2017

Irene was born on October 23, 1921 in Calgary, Alberta to Norwegian parents Helga Sophia and Magne Schillios, a Lutheran Pastor. She passed away on December 2, 2017 at the age of 96 in the home that she and Bob Childe built together 72 years ago. Irene was one of eight children. At nine months old, she moved to Anacortes, WA with her grandmother and later the rest of her siblings and parents joined. She went through school with her brother, Rolv, although he was a year older than her. They enjoyed being together and when he left for school, Irene was so upset, they allowed her enroll in school at noon that same day. The two continued through high school (Anacortes High School) and college (Pacific Lutheran University) together, even taking turns working to pay for college while the other attended classes. She met her husband, Bob, and Irene explained it as "a romance that developed over the fence" because their sister and mothers lived next door to each other. They were engaged on April 24, 1943 and Bob left for the service two days later. The two married in San Antonio, Texas on September 9, 1943. Their first child, Roberta, was born in November of 1944, Mike in August of 1946, Connie in January of 1949, and Cheryl in November of 1958. Irene and Bob were blessed with ten grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. The Childe family has many special memories of fishing, camping, boating, gardening, and laughing together. Irene's laughter, big smile, warm heart, generosity, faith, kindness, and strength will be remembered and cherished forever.

Lyla, who celebrated her 100th birthday in January, is Irene's only remaining sibling. Irene is preceded in death by Bob Childe (husband), Roberta (daughter), Mike (son), John (son-in-law), and six siblings: Dorothy, Nora, Sylvia, Rolv, Harold, and Leif.

Please direct remembrances to Luther Memorial Church where Bob and Irene were members for over 60 years.

Tributes

Karine Harjo wrote on Dec 7, 2017:

"Many family members remember Auntie, saying "I love you more!" But the truth is even though you knew she said, it to her all her family she really made you feel as if you were the only one that she said it too! She was genuinely kind not strings attached. She was a gifted listener. And gave sound advice when asked. She gave he best hugs and smiles. And I will never forget her "winking across the room at me". Ever memory I have of being with her at her house, in the yard or at a family function I cherish. And when I would leave her I always looked forward to my next time with her. I will miss her. But I feel her close. She left a sting impression on my life and for that I'm greatful. Love you more, Karine. "