V. Irene Willard
V. Irene Willard, 94, formerly of the Barbee Lakes area passed away Friday, June 18 at 9:30 PM at Grace Village Retirement Community. She was born August 27, 1915 in Jay County, IN to Walter & Iva Mae (Pace) Burgess. On June 25, 1936 she married Carl D. Willard who preceded he in 1984. She moved to the Barbee Lake area in 1960 coming from Detroit, Michigan. Irene was a homemaker, and was a member of the Dutchtown Brethren Church. She is survived by her 2 daughters – Mrs. Carl (Patricia) Sattison of Barbee Lake and Mrs. William (Pamela) Templeton of Middlebury. 10 Grandchildren, 3 Step-Grandchildren, 22 Greatgrandchildren, 4 Step-Greatgrandchildren, 2 Great-Greatgrandchildren and 6 Step-Great-Greatgrandchildren.She was preceded by 1 son John, 2 sisters & 1 brother. Calling will be Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 4-8 PM at the funeral home. Services will be Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 11:00 AM at the Eastlund Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Jarboe officiating. Burial will follow at the North Webster Cemetery.
Memorials contributions for Irene may be made to the Warsaw Hospice. Envelopes will be available at Eastlund Funeral Home.