Irene Eloise Mullen, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2013, in Sedro-Woolley.
Irene was born March 6, 1917 in Bellingham, to Bert and Myrtle (Walquist) Ryman. During her 96 years, she brought laughter, joy and happiness to all those who knew her. She grew up in the Happy Valley area of Bellingham and graduated from Fairhaven High School. She married Albert “Wally” Warm in 1936 and shared the time together for 35 years until he passed away in 1971. Together, they started Cash & Carry Lumber Yard (now E&E Lumber), in Sedro-Woolley. Irene married Robert “Bob” Mullen in 1974, in Port Angeles. Bob passed away in 1996 in Sedro-Woolley.
Irene is survived by her son, Wally Warm and his wife, Kathi, of Sitka, AK; daughters, Pattie McMullin-DuPraw and her husband, Ed, of Sequim, WA, and Judy Lipsey, of Sedro-Woolley, WA; Step-son, Robert Mullen and his wife, Alice, of CO; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and a great great grandchild; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, and her grandson, Brian McMullin.
A graveside committal service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, April 26, 2013 at Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham. Memorial contributions are suggested to Life Care Center of Skagit Valley, Sedro-Woolley.
My grandma was alway happy to see me. She always made me feel good. We need more people like her in the world.
Judy Lipsey and family, sorry for the loss of your loved one. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I met Irene only once but found her to be one of the nicest and friendliest person. I enjoyed the visit I did have with her and she will be dearly missed. I thank the Lord for sharing her in my life even though only for an afternoon. Kathy C.
Bob and Alice, Sorry about your loss remember the good times whe I use too go too her home with you.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you Janet.