On Tuesday, May 12, my dear Auntie Irene nee Bengoa Purdy Trout passed away at the age of 90. As a nurse her entire life, it was only fitting she went to heaven on the same date when Florence Nightingale was born.
Irene was involved in the Susanville community throughout her entire life, and leaves a great legacy. For me, and this many do not realize is in her own way contributed to my documenting the region’s history. When I was twelve-years-old, she gave me my first camera, which she told me, “You will be a teenager soon, and you need to record your life.” Did I ever and my surroundings as well. Little did I know then her gift would be history in the making. Of course, the first photograph I ever took was Auntie at her home on View Drive, which I will cherish forever.
So sorry for your loss. Irene was an amazing lady. Great loss to our community.
So sorry for your loss Tim. Irene was a remarkable women and greatly loved by all, me included. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A very nice tribute to Irene.
As we have discussed many times Tim their was only one Irene, her passing certainly leaves a vacancy in many hearts. Your tribute to her is extra special.
Irene was a very special lady and will be missed by many. I will miss her at Sunday Mass, several of us ladies shared the back pew with Irene, she will be missed.
Of course, Norma I know the back pew fondly, and that is where you will find me at Mass on Saturday
Irene Bengoa was an amazing Lady. She will be missed in so many ways. Thank you for posting her wedding picture.