It is with saddened hearts the family of Irene Frederickson announce her sudden passing on December 25, 2022 in her home at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
Irene was born on November 12, 1934, to George and Minnie (Pacholko) Sereda on the farm near Beaverdale, Sk. She attended Silver Willow School and Yorkton Collegiate graduating in 1952. She attended teacher training in Winnipeg and went on to teach at Lockerby School near Inglis, Manitoba and Beaver School the following year. The summer of 1954 was spent working at the San at Fort Qu’Appelle. That fall she was enrolled at the Saskatchewan Teachers College in Moose Jaw. She then taught at Rocky Dell School near Beaverdale. On May 19, 1956, Irene married Arnold Frederickson, son of Arthur and Gladys (Owen) Frederickson of Jedburgh. In November she joined Arnold in Brownlee. In 1957, first son Daryl was born in Central Butte. In 1961, their younger son Kelly was born in Gravelbourg. In 1964 the family moved to Tugaske where Irene resumed her teaching career and Arnold began work for the R.M. of Huron. In 1969 they moved to Central Butte. Here Irene retired in 1989. Irene enjoyed books, painting, quilting, choir, music, genealogy. She co-edited the Central Butte history book and wrote for the Herbert Herald. She was an avid supporter of activities of her sons and grandsons, Daryl’s hockey, track, school sports and Kelly’s music, drama and figure skating.
She was predeceased by her parents; son Kelly (2003); beloved sister Iris (2009). Left to mourn her loss is her husband of 66 years Arnold; son Daryl (Teresa); grandsons Clayton and Jonathan (Megan).
At Irene’s request there will be no funeral service.
In living memory of Irene, a memorial planting will be made by W.J. Jones & Son Ltd. Please sign the memorial register at website: www.wjjonesandson.com (Obituaries). Dayna Chamberlain - Funeral Director