LEMMONS, IRENE BEATRICE (née Pollard)

Irene was born on August 24th, 1930 in Whitewood, SK and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31st, 2018 in Moose Jaw, SK.  Irene married Robert Lemmons in 1957 and they settled in Estevan, SK where they raised their 3 children.  She spent many years involved in Eastern Star, Oil Wives, her bridge group and curling team. As her children grew she became a chauffeur to hockey players, figure skaters and judo participants.  During this time she began to judge figure skating and travelled extensively judging budding stars. Irene was a devoted wife and mother, Nana and Grandnana. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert in 2015; her parents, and grandparents.  Irene is survived by her daughter, Terri (Wayne) Hanson; sons, Jason and Neil Lemmons; grandchildren: Corie (Brandon) Sander, Dillon Hanson (Carly), Victoria and Madison Lemmons, and Amanda, Paige, and Emily Lemmons; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah and Rhett Sander; and sister, Hazel of Austin, TX.  The two Pollard women enjoyed traveling the world and having adventures throughout the many countries they explored. In keeping with Irene’s wishes, a private family interment will be held at a later date in Regina Memorial Gardens, where she will rejoin her beloved husband of 58 years.  Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane.  Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550