"Shocked to hear the news about Mary. My staff enjoyed her as our patient in my dental office. I went to Dental School in Iowa City and love that town as well. She will be missed by all. God Bless Dr Dana Weinreich and staff "
In loving memory of
Mary Irwin
Mary Patricia Irwin, 57, of Fountain Hills passed away November 14, 2019. She was born November 21, 1961 in Iowa City, Iowa to Bernard and Mary (Marron) Irwin. She graduated from West High School in 1980 and Kirkwood Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1985. For the next ten years Mary loved her life as a Travel Nurse. She was always up for a new assignment and the challenges they brought. Mary settled in Phoenix/Fountain Hills to be near family and continued her excellent nursing career in the valley. It is here she welcomed her beautiful daughter, Brigid Rose with her partner, Todd Kunkel. Mary is preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her daughter, Brigid Irwin, siblings Maureen (Patrick) Walz of Phoenix, Timothy (Kris) Irwin of New Berlin, WI, Thomas (Alice) Irwin of Peoria, AZ and Tracy (Shelly) Irwin of Baxter, IA as well as MANY cousins, nieces and nephews. Mary loved being a bedside nurse, fostering dogs, being outside, cheering for her Iowa Hawkeyes and most of all spending time with her family.
A memorial service will be held at Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary on Friday, December 27th at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to http://www.luvofdogz.org/ in her honor.
Tributes
"I have known Mary for many years as a nursing colleague. I remember when she was pregnat with Brigid. She was so happy. She was even more happy the day Brigid was born. Mary was one of the Phoenix Memorial Cardiovascular team nurses day shift and I was one of the night shift. Be became fast friends with travel nursing as a link to build on. Mary will be greatly missed as she touched many lives. I am sorry for your loss Brigid. TJ Land"
"May a warm blanket of love, warmth, and comfort surround the Irwin family."
"Mary was a former student and always fun to have in class. My condolences to the family."
"I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. May God give you strength, understanding and comfort during this difficult time. You never forget but it gets easier."
"I worked with Mary at Tempe St. Lukes and Arrowhead Hospitals. She was always one of my favorite nurses. Always a smile and showing genuine care to patients and coworkers. My heart was heavy when I learned of her passing. The world was a little dimmer that day."
"Heart felt sorry sweetheart our door is always open to you.If you ever need a place to stay a friend,a hot meal you will be welcome without haste.Brig you will always be in my heart,prayers,and thoughts till my last day?"
"Aloha Irwin Ohana ( Family) I met Mary in Honolulu Hawaii while she was a traveling nurse and I was a Honolulu Police Officer She was a Angel in disguise and love her work. I miss her dearly but I know she is smiley down on us as we deeply miss her. My love to the entire family"
"I worked with Mary at Tempe St. Luke's Hospital, I am so very sorry for your loss. She will be missed."
"Mary will be missed but remembered for adding to our family! I'm so sorry Brigid. Treasure your memories!"
"I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Mary Pat. You have my sincere sympathy."
"I've known the Irwin family all my life, Tom and I have been friends since kindergarten, he is like a brother to me. I'm so very sorry about your loss. The Irwin family has always been very close which makes it all the harder."