Irene Williamson

June 27, 1910 - May 7, 2014

Irene Williamson, age 103, of Spirit Lake, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake. She was born on June 27, 1910, in Indiana Harbor, Indiana, to George and Clara (Havier) Hasara. Irene graduated from Lakefield High School in Lakefield, Minnesota. She was united in marriage to John Williamson on September 29, 1935, in Jackson, Minnesota. They moved to Spirit Lake and raised two daughters, Phyllis and Delores. Irene worked her entire life in the Spirit Lake area. She was John's right hand helper when they owned Williamson Transfer and Storage, until they sold in the 60's. She worked at Coast-to-Coast and later as a cook and helper at the Spirit Lake School cafeteria, until she retired in the 70's. Irene was a member of the Spirit Lake Methodist Church, Eastern Star #59, Questers, Spirit Lake Garden Club and past Matron of the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed spending her spare time gardening and playing Bingo. Irene tried to be a true helper to all those around her and was proof that at any age that you could still contribute! Irene is survived by her two daughters, Phyllis Currell, and her husband, Jim of Spirit Lake, and Delores Hecomovich, and her husband, Jim of Ft. Myers, Florida; two grandchildren, Greg Currell and Michael Hecomovich, and his wife, Michelle; a special friend, Wendy Wilson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; two sisters, Margaret Paulson and Grace Becklund; and two brothers, Fred Hasara and Bob Hasara. A Celebration of Irene's Life will be held at 1:00P.M. Friday, June 27, 2014, at the Schuchert Funeral Home in Spirit Lake.