Irene V Spade

Irene Spade passed away December 29, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elmer Spade. Irene was the Mother of 11 children: Doris Bruner, Donna Means, Karen Schmitt (deceased), Roger Spade, Geneva Soukup, Larry Spade, Viola Spade, Evelyn Marchi, Kent Spade, Kevin Spade & Keith Spade as well as and 33 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.

Being a centenarian, you can imagine she saw a lot in her lifetime. Born in 1924 in Cunnigham, KS to Bill and Rosa Becker she grew up on a farm with 14 siblings. At 19 she married Elmer Spade at St Leo Catholic Church and soon after started a family. After having 8 children she was blessed with triplet boys. In 1959 the family packed up and made the journey to Phoenix, AZ in a Chevrolet Black and White Station Wagon. Irene was the Matriarch of the family until the day she passed. First and foremost, she was a wife, mother and homemaker. She was an active member of OLPH Catholic Church and St. Leo Alter Society. Many of her children and grandchildren discovered a love for crafting. She sewed (excelling at clothing), crochet, ceramics, painting, baked (were known for her cinnamon rolls), quilting and anything else she thought she would enjoy.

She is survived by four siblings, Eugene Becker, Victor Becker, Walter Becker and Gladys Randolph.

The visitation is scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home,4800 E. Indian School, Rd, Phoenix, Arizona from 5 PM - 6: 30 PM, followed by rosary at 6:30. The funeral Mass is scheduled to be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 7655 E. Main St. Scottsdale AZ 85251.