Irene Healy Alessi Volle
Volle, Irene Healy Alessi, 65, of Sedona, Arizona, died August 4, 2008. Vigil, 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 8; Funeral Mass, 10:30 A.M., Saturday, August 9, both at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church in Schulte. Irene was born in 1943 in Wichita, KS. She worked for American Pharmaseal during which time she met her husband, Jack, and later owned and operated her own business, Self Care Products, Inc., that supported people with minor ailments in living full, active lives. Irene and Jack retired to travel extensively and share in the lives of their large families. She was currently writing a book called the Passionate Grandma to inspire women to a higher level of involvement as a positive influence in the lives of their grandchildren. She was a woman whose emphasis in life was to love and support others and motivate them to live in a positive, loving way. Irene was preceded in death by father, Emmett C. Healy; brothers, Francis, William, and Joseph Healy; sister, Mary Anne Healy Carney. Survivors: husband, Jack Volle; daughters, Nicole Franks (Mark), Jenifer Barry (David); grandchildren, John, Kyla, Jude, and Beth Ann; mother, Theresa Healy; brothers, Robert Healy (Diane), Thomas Healy (Yun Ja), James Healy (Cheryl); sisters, Kathy Healy Schwarzenberger (Jim), Rose Healy Adair (Keith), Sharon Healy Rutherford (Dan); uncles, Matt Beller (Cecilia), George Beller (Pat), Frank Beller (Carolyn); aunts, Sister Margaret Irene Healy BVM, Florence Flowers, Irene Hood. In lieu of flowers, memorials established with Childrens Kindness Network, 1323 Barkleigh Ln., Franklin, TN 37064 and The Joshua Center Organization for Autism, 7611 State Line Rd., S-142, Kansas City, MO 64114. Downing Lahey Mortuary West.
Vigil, 7:00 P.M., Friday, August 8, St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
We are deeply saddened, and Irene will always be in our hearts. She was gracious and lovely in every way and the best friend anyone could have. We all enjoyed Irenes ‘grandmothers’ club’ days when she brought us together. We all became more aware of our privileges and duties as grandmothers as we in turn talked about our grandchildren. Even Irene’s voice was so very special and warm that it would lift your spirits just when you heard that wonderful voice on the phone. I can still hear it and it will always be with me. We send you and your family our love, Jack.
Dear Jack and Family, Words cannot express how Irene’s passing has affected us, her P.E.O. sisters in Sedona. From our first meeting, I felt that here was a sister that was completely a caring, loving sister. In every way, she responded to the needs of others, work to be done for the benefit of all and a loving concern for each one. We send our deepest sympathy to you all in this time of great loss. We will never forget her. With prayers for your comfort, Marjorie Johnson,Chapter DO, P.E.O. in Sedona, Arizona
We were so saddened to learn of Irene’s untimely death! Jack, we remember with great fondness our April, 2006 visit to your lovely home in Sedona with Chris & Don and the warm and gracious reception we received from both you and Irene. She is a beautiful, loving memory in our hearts. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time. May you find comfort in the joy of being a part of Irene’s wonderful, loving, eternal life!
How we will miss the love and love of life that Irene brought us all in Breckenridge. We so value her and Jack’s friendship, sharing good times and good wine and her love of family. With love to Jack and her children and grandchildren. Linda and Dick Bateman
How blessed I was to have you in my life, dear-sister-in-heart. Your kindness, strength, and wisdom carried me when I was overwhelmed. Your courage and sense of adventure took us up and over the Wheeler Trail, the world at our feet. In every season and circumstance, you were my steadfast friend. I will carry you in my heart until we meet again. Love you. Barb
To Irene—-our dear, dear friend!–In life or death, how we have loved you! We will miss you so very much, but will remember you and all the very special times we shared with you and Jack too!—-You will always be in our hearts.—–Much love—Sherrie and Chuck
To the Family of Irene; May the Peace of God which surpasses all Understanding be with all of you. Our condolences and prayers are with you. Kindest regards, Bob and Barbara Howard
We were so saddened to hear of Irene’s passing. She was such a special person–so thoughtful, so intelligent and always a ready smile. She will be so missed by her Summit County friends. On July 14th, we hiked together as a group and I have a wonderful picture of her which might have been her last. I would love to hear from a family member and pass it on to you. Jack–our thoughts and prayers are with you! Diana & Don Dettmering dondett@msn.com
Dearest Irene, You will be missed by us and all your friends in Summit County. May you feel the love of all who have loved you and be at peace. You will always be in our hearts. Marsha and Cary
8/8/08 Dear Family, It is with great sorrow that I respond to the news of Irenes death. Cousin Don called me and I just kept asking the what /why over and over in my head. I was saddened because Irene was such a good person – full of kindness, thoughtfulness and most of all LOVE! She shared with me, at my Aunt Theresas Birthday, the last few days with Mary before her death. I was HUMBLED by her suffering, which she overcame by her love for her sister and her children. Her love and compassion with such commitment to serve others, thru Gods guidance, provided me with a spiritual experience that day. Irene, at that moment, gave me a peace I had not felt before about Marys death. My tears now fall as I reflect on what special people my cousins truly are – ‘Gifts sent to Earth to share and give meaning to my life’. Thank you. May the Perpetual Light shine upon Irene and those whom have gone before her. Irenes Beautiful Children and Grandchildren , Aunt Theresa, Bob, Tom, Jim, Kathy, Rose (My soul mate), and Sharon, remember always Irene and be strengthened by her love for Our Lord and US! Know that my thought and prayers are with you now and always. Peace, Francine (Prior commitments prevent me from attend the services).
To all of Irene’s dear family, We are so sorry for your loss and hold you in our prayers. God Bless, Tony and Marian Stavros