Irene Seidler, 79

Irene Seidler loving wife, mother, grandmother passed away Jan. 15, 2022. She was born June 2, 1942 in Woodward, Okla., to Ira C. and Thelma Wylie.

The family moved to North Idaho when she was 3 years old. She was soon joined by her sister Gwen and little brother Jim. She was proud to be an Okie but sure loved her Idaho roots.

Irene had many passions animals, gardening, 4-H and leather working. She was a past president for the Kootenai County Saddle Club. She was always cheering her daughters on the side of the arena during the omoksees. Irene truly loved being a 4-H leader teaching as she called them “her kids” about rabbits, poultry and horses. During fair time you could always catch Irene and Jim at the rabbit barn as they both worked many years as the barn superintendents.

Irene is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Jim; sister, Gwen Marsan; daughters: Robin (Ray) Spino, White Swan, Wash.; Linda (Chris) Weitzel Rathdrum, Idaho; son, Will (Usa) Peterman, Everette, Wash.; Terri (Doug) Fickle, Louis (Stephanie) Benham, Jerry Benham and Tina Benham. Her granddaughters were the stars in her eyes Jaime Meyer, Gina Weitzel, and Shayna Weitzel, she loved you girls the most. Great-grandchildren: CJ Deacon, Nick Deacon, Mason Deacon and little miss Emberly Dotson.

Irene is preceded in death by her parents, brother Jim, stepson CJ (Bill) Seidler, Niece DoraLynn Patterson.

Per her request no services at this time.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements. Please visit Irene’s online memorial and sign her guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com