Obituary of Irene Hilda Peny

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Irene Hilda Peny

May 28, 1953 – April 7, 2022

Irene Peny peacefully passed away on April 7th, 2022, at 68, in her picturesque home in Eatonville, Washington. Irene was born in Erlangen, Germany. The daughter of Paul Gilleo and Hildegard Visusil. She was one of four children, and she moved to Tacoma, WA, at a young age. She graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1971. That same year she met and married the love of her life, Charles (Chuck) Peny.

Irene was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and mother who was dedicated to her family and friends. She loved to oil paint and do crafts. She enjoyed collecting antiques and anything else that caught her eye. She could do a craft project out of just about anything. She worked at a crafting mall for years, where she sold her oil paintings and crafts. She also worked as a delivery driver for a dental office. The most incredible accomplishment was her ability to balance the extraordinary feat of being a wonderful Wife and Mother and raising two amazing daughters. She was a kind person and loved by many. She was a Christian woman and was passionate about her faith.

She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Paul & Hildegard Gilleo, and her brother Ronnie Gilleo. She is survived by her husband Charles (Chuck) Peny, daughter Dana and son-in-law Chad Barrett, Daughter Amy Hadfield, Sister Jeannie and brother-in-law Terry Ayers, Brother Benny Gilleo, and Grandchildren Kyle and wife Amanda Hadfield, Casey Hadfield and Madison Marsh, Haily and Harmony Barrett.