Irene Ison (nee Clark)

Obituary of Irene Marie Ison (nee Clark)

July 7, 1934 - Calgary, Alberta
October 17, 2021 - Calgary, Alberta

Marie Ison, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Ison, of Calgary, AB, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the age of 87 years.

Marie was born, raised and lived all of her life in Calgary. Her and Ken were married on September 24, 1954 and remained happily married for 54 years. Marie loved spending all of her spare time and summers camping with family; some of her favorite spots included the coast of BC specifically Victoria and Bates Beach and the Rocky Mountain National Parks. There are so many special memories of large multiple family gatherings in these locations. Marie and Ken even ventured on the trek to Alaska with her sister Margorie and her friend Elma.

Marie was an active member of the West Highland White Terrier Club of Canada and The All Terrier Club of Alberta and spent many hours volunteering with these clubs. Marie raised, bred, groomed and showed Westies for 35 years producing many champions. She loved raising puppies, watching them develop and be placed in their forever homes.

She will be most remembered for her love of dogs and camping with family. Marie was so thrilled to recently become a great-grandma.

Marie is survived by her children, Robert (Carolee) Ison, Lori (Bill) Cox and Brenda Ison (Michael Schiller); grandchildren, Chris (Jenn) Ison, Daniel and Stephanie Kenney (Mike Corin), Matthew (Kyla) Cox, Taylor Cox, and Miranda (Andrew) Galler; and great-grandchildren, Natalie Cox, Malcolm Corin, Mya, Haley and Luke Galler; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Marie was predeceased by her loving husband Kenneth, parents, Fredrick Claude and Nellie Clark; brother Jim (Jackie) Clark, sisters, Betty (Ted) Roberts, Nancy Clark, and Marjorie Clark (Elma Groves); and sisters-in-law, Elsie (Dennis) Hoyle and Corrine Ison.

We would like special acknowledgement given to the staff at St. Margarite Manor for the kind, compassionate care throughout her 2 years calling this her home and especially in her final time.

A Private Funeral Service will be held, on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends who are unable to attend in person are invited to join Irene’s service streamed live (see below) on the day of the service. For those who are unable to view live, a recording of the service will be posted. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 – 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca. Condolences, memories and photos can also be shared and viewed here.

In living memory of Irene Ison, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 CENTRE STREET NORTH, CALGARY, AB T2E 2V6, Telephone: 403-243-8200.


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