Irene Mae Hillson

Irene M. Hillson, 97, of Denver, formerly of Waterloo, died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her home. She was born November 15, 1922 in Iowa the daughter of Albert K. and Hilda A. Klooster Johnson.

She married Robert G. “Bob” “Todd” Hillson on June 1, 1946 in Blue Earth, MN; he preceded her in death on February 21, 2009.

She worked as a family assistant for many families at nursing homes and private homes.

As a young woman, Irene felt the conviction to follow the teachings of Jesus and became part of a worldwide fellowship of believers. She remained true to that choice the rest of her life.

Survived by: one son, Daris Hillson of Waterloo; two daughters, Adri (Bob) Lang of Denver, and Betty Otting of Waterloo; four grandchildren, James (Rosie) Hillson, Gregory Jensen, Kendra (Quinn) Taplin, and Kayla (Bryan) Sinclair; one step grandson, Ray Soto; eleven great grandchildren, Monica Rynearson, Ivy Mae Hillson, Payton Hillson, Cora Jensen, Sawyer Jensen, Alaina Taplin, Nora Taplin, Jennie Love, Mickey Henderson, Karah Sinclair, and Brock Sinclair; three step great grandchildren, Olivia, Gabbie and Sophia Soto and one sister, Lois Patten of Grinnell.

Preceded in death by; her parents; her husband; one sister, Margaret Wirtjes and one brother, Raymond Johnson.

Irene enjoyed visiting with family and friends, caregiving, reading and both flower and vegetable gardening.