Irene Little
December 25, 1921 - March 23, 2005
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Irene Little
December 25, 1921 - March 23, 2005
Obituary
Irene Little passed away on the morning of March 23 at 8:25. Born Georgina Irene Goatham on Christmas Day, 1921 in Forfar, Scotland, she traveled first to Canada at a very young age and arrived in Inglewood, California around the age of 5. She attended Morningside High School before meeting her surviving husband of 60 years, Norman H. Little. They were introduced to each other, starting a life-long love affair, by Lillian Hoflund, Norm’s cousin, at a church youth group function. Irene and Norm’s first date was at the Midget Car races in North Hollywood; ironically, on March 23, 1939. During leave from the U.S. Army, Irene and Norm were married on June 29th, 1944. A family reunion and celebration of their 60 years of marriage and listening to an infinite number of repeat jokes and stories during that time! was held December, 2005 in Palm Desert, California.
Irene was an exemplary mother to 3 daughters, Janice, Luanne and Lori, a loving grandmother to 8 and great-grandmother to 2. All of her ‘sweetie-pies? cherished the kisses, warmth and loving embraces that Irene so generously dispersed.
In addition to raising a family in both Lancaster and La Palma, Irene worked as a secretary at Management Service in Santa Ana. She was also a member of a close group of high-school girlfriends, Entre Nous, which met on a regular basis for over 60 years and provided community services to area hospitals and local organizations.
She was an accomplished square dancer, enjoyed playing golf, working out at the gym, and cooking for the family, even during vacation trips to remote areas such as Green Creek in the High Sierras. Christmas was always a special event, doubling as a birthday, and preparing stockings for family and extended family members. Often compared to ?Ozzie and Harriet? because of their similarity to the All-American family, Irene with Norm provided the epitome of a stable family home life that was a magnet to friends of the daughters, in-laws and out-laws!
Her mother, May, a sister, also named May, and a brother, Billy preceded Irene in death.
15 responses to Irene Little
Luanne Little Yonan says:
March 28, 2005
To all of you who attended the memorial for my mom, and for all the prayers and support you have given me, my dad, and our entire family, I give my heartfelt thanks. To my husband and my children who spent so much time with my dad and mom in the last few weeks, you are a tribute to her. Lastly to my mom, who made my life wonderful, you will always live on thru dad, and your kids and your grandkids and great-grandkids. We Love you so much and will miss you terribly……..love luanne
Luanne Yonan says:
March 28, 2005
To everyone who attended the memorial for my mom, and for all the prayers and support to our family, especially my dad, I give my heartfelt thanks. Please know that we heard every prayer. Thanks also to my mom who made my life so wonderful and whos legacy lives on in my dad and my children and my grandchildren. To my kids who were with mom so much in the last few weeks, you are such a tribute to my parents, thank you………..luanne
Phyllis Davenport says:
March 28, 2005
Janice, LuAnn, Lori and my Uncle Mo-Mo and all the family. My heart goes out to you all. I know all too well what you are going through. Your strong family love will help you through this difficult time. Know that you are all in my prayers and Aunt Irene has been for a long time. Take care of my Uncle Mo-Mo please. All my love, Phyllis Dutch
John Tsimogianis says:
March 29, 2005
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family as Irene is taken into our Lord’s loving embrace. She will be dearly missed.
– The Tsimogianis Family
Lisa Hunter says:
March 29, 2005
I just wanted to thank everyone for attending the memorial service for my Grandma. It was a beautiful tribute to such a wonderful woman. A special thanks to Papa, Aunt Jan, Aunt Lori and my Mother Luanne. You all came together and showed such love and support, you guys are great! We will miss Grandma, but we know that she is dancing in heaven!
Love,
Lisa Hunter
One of the sweetie pies!