On Sunday April 28th 2013, Irene Reva Kellum passed after a long bout with Alzheimer's and Dementia. Irene was born on July 23rd 1919. She will be missed by all who knew her as she made the world a little better for all who knew her. She was a dedicated wife to her husband Harry Lee Kellum who preceded her when he passed on April 27th 1988.

Irene was a loving mother and is survived by her Daughter Kathleen L'Heureux who lives with Bob Bragg in Seattle, Washington. She has four children, as well as three Grand children. Also, her son Jack Kellum who lives with Rebecca Walters in Casa Grande, Arizona. He has three children, and three Grand children. All told Irene had seven Grand Children and six Great Grand Children whom she is now smiling down upon. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews whom she greatly loved. She was also preceded in death by her parents Amanda and Christian Moen as well as her seven brothers and sisters. They are finally all together again.

Irene loved her family and music as well as her work. She retired with honors from Nordstoms.
After retiring she worked at a thrift store for very modest wages and also donated time to help other less fortunate than her.


Irene spent the last years of her life at Ida Culver House Nursing Home on Greenwood in Seattle. She received excellent care there and all who helped her treasured the time spent with her. Many family members visited her and she loved to have company.

Contributions to any of the outstanding Alzheimer's foundations in her name would be greatly appreciated. It is time to cure this terrible disease