Obituary of Irene Lois Alber

Irene Lois Alber

Vancouver, Washington

October 9, 1927 ~ June 22, 2019

Irene Lois Alber, age 91 of Yakima, Washington passed away on June 22, 2019 in Vancouver, Washington.  Having lived in the Yakima area for forty years she moved to Vancouver, just recently to be near her family.

Irene was born on October 9, 1927 in Grundy Center, Iowa to Florence (Banner) and Harry Dittmer.  She graduated from Allen Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Waterloo, Iowa as a Registered Nurse. 

On December 24, 1949 She married Tom L Alber in Seattle, Washington.  

Irene loved animals, especially horses, dogs and cats.  She also enjoyed sewing and gardening and was involved in the Master Gardner Program in the Yakima area.  She was a world traveler and an active volunteer at the Senior Center.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Tom in October of 1986.  Also preceding her are her parents, two sisters, Harriet Curry and Maxine Richards and brother Donald Dittmer, Grandson, Sean McNabb and Daughter Heidi Hart.

She is survived by her daughter, Christie (Ron) Herbig and son, David (Roz) Alber, Six Grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and nephews.