Irene Marie Horback
September 19, 1922 - July 20, 2006
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Irene Marie Horback
September 19, 1922 - July 20, 2006
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Irene M. Horback nee Croteau
Born September 19, 1922 in Fall River, MA, was the eldest of twelve children to Herman and Yvonne Croteau. She lived most of her life in Southern California. Forever sunny and bright, she never met a stranger. She was considered ?Mom? to the retired stewardesses of Clipped Wings in both Los Angeles and O.C. Chapters since 1976. Predeceased by her husband of 47 years, Albert J. Horback.
In 1998, Irene made the transition from the San Fernando Valley to Lake Forest in a very short time. Living across the street from her daughter, Jean Horback Adams, she delighted in attending movies, conventions, events and anything with fun-loving people. Everyone who knew her marveled at how you she looked for being 83 years old. She was broadsided by a car on El Toro Road and died instantly. Tragic.
She leaves on son, Glen of Lone Tree, CO; six brothers and three sisters, on both coasts.
Irene blossomed whenever around her four grandchildren, Craig of Orange, CO, Kyle of Colorado, Kimberly and Kristina of Alameda. Her life changed many, and she will be forever remembered.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, July 28, 2006 ~ 7:00 P.M. at O’Connor Laguna Hills Mortuary, Laguna Hills, California.
Please join us in celebrating Irene’s life by sharing your memories of her.
52 responses to Irene Marie Horback
Kathryn Watton says:
July 24, 2006
To Jean and Family…
“With each memory let our hearts be reminded that nothing can ever take away the beauty we have known for love remains a part of us forever.”
Surrounding you with Support and Love.
Linda Bakker says:
July 24, 2006
Although I didn’t know Irene as well as most of you, I was impressed, on the few occasions I met her, what a sunny and cheerful person she was. I admired her attitude towards life and hoped to emulate it. She will be dearly missed.
Roger/Fran Ponto says:
July 24, 2006
Irene stood for many great things. She was compassionate,loveable, enjoyed interacting with others, and loved to attend many of our social gatherings in Clipped Wings. She had great spirit, and a big heart who was adored by everyone.
I will miss her lemon bars as they were the best.
She will greatly be missed and we will always remember her as “Our Little Mom.”
Roger & Fran
Stacey Bennenbroek says:
July 24, 2006
Jean, I only met your mother once, but I know you were very close to her and you have been in my thoughts. I found this quote and wanted to share it with you:
Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight.
~Rossiter Worthington Raymond
Tina Horback says:
July 24, 2006
“Happiness is like a butterfly, it settles upon you when you least expect it”
My Grandma Irene was a beautiful butterfly herself; her unconditional love for others and ecstatic joy for life spread to all in her glowing presence. I’ll miss her adorable giggle, delicate touch, and gentle soul. :