She was born on December 8, 1945, to Robert W. Boettcher and Ida Agnes (Woellert) Boettcher in Columbus, Texas.

Irene worked with Don Sinex for over 30 years and with Scott Petry for several years as well in the oil and gas field as a paralegal for the law firm Petry, Rosie & Sinex.

Irene was a volunteer with the Humane Society. She enjoyed gardening and loved her grandchildren as they were her life. Irene liked to shop and explore Texas. She enjoyed period piece and mystery TV shows, and Ken Burns documentaries.

Irene is survived by her daughters Dawn Bridges of Katy, Dee Anne Simonton and husband Doug of Katy, and Danelle Reed of Katy; grandchildren Taylor Bridges, Trevor Simonton, and Brandon Simonton.

She was preceded in death by parents Robert and Ida Boettcher; brother Wilfred Boettcher; son-inlaw Martin Bridges; father of her children Jimmie Dale Reed.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 11, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas. Pastor Alan Kethan will be officiating. A visitation will be held Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m..

Burial will take place in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus, Texas.

Pallbearers are Doug Simonton, Trevor Simonton, Brandon Simonton, Henri de Ybarrondo, Josh Fenhaus, and Scott Petry.

Memorials may be given to American Lung Association, 55 W Wacker Dr., Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome. com.