Irene Meyersick

Meyersick, Irene, was born March 27, 1908 near Benton, KS to Albert and Ida Meyersick and passed away, December 31, 2011 at the age of 103. Visitation with the family will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, with service following at 2:00 p.m., both at Downing Lahey Mortuary East. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Ida Meyersick, 3 brothers, Herbert, Everett and Virgil. She is survived by 2 sisters, Evelyn Hellums of Wichita and Regina Bair of Camdenton, MO; many nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. Her early years were spent in the Palmyra community. She graduated from Whitewater High School, and attended Ottawa University and graduated from Emporia State College. Her teaching career spanned over 41 years. It began in a number of rural one room schools, later to Kechi, Andover and Wichita schools, namely Jefferson, Rogers and the last eleven years at Kos Harris School. She retired in 1970 and has enjoyed 41 years of retirement. She lived in Wichita since 1954. She moved to Sedgwick Plaza Assisted living in 2005, where she spent until her passing. In her modest and humble way her Christian faith came shining through in all aspects of her life leaving a good example, encouraging, looking at the bright side, and generously helping others in need. Being creative, she made beautiful needle work to adorn our homes. She will be greatly missed. Memorials have been established with Interim Hospice, 333 S. Broadway, Wichita, KS, 67202. Visitation with the family will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, with service following at 2:00 p.m., both at Downing Lahey Mortuary East.