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Irene Buckley

Irene Buckley

Jul. 12, 1930 - Sep. 18, 2022

Date of Service: Sep. 23, 2022

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Mable Irene Williams Taylor Buckley passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Meridian, Idaho, on Sunday, September 18, 2022. She was 92 years old.

Irene was born July 12, 1930, in Hollister, Idaho, the second of six children born to Harold Henry and Blanche Maxine Skeem Williams. After graduating from Castleford High School, she attended South Idaho College of Education (S.I.C.E) where she received an elementary teaching certificate. Her first opportunity as a teacher was in American Falls, Idaho. She married James Lowell Taylor on June 1, 1951, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are the parents of five children, Chris, Debbie, Kerry, Janice and Lisa. The family lived in Driggs, Rigby, and settled in Burley, Idaho, in 1965, to raise their family. They were later divorced.

While she was finishing her teaching degree at Idaho State University, she was the director of the Head Start program in Burley. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in education from Idaho State University, Irene started the Cassia County Kindergarten Program at Springdale School where she was a teacher and the administrator for 17 years. She retired in 1992.

She met Delbert Buckley at a dance. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple on February 14, 1975. Together, Delbert and Irene blended two families with great success. No child or grandchild ever doubted that Irene loved them unconditionally.

In 1996, Delbert and Irene served a mission for the Church in the Wisconsin Milwaukee Mission with the Oneida Indian Nation. Mom had an unwavering testimony of her Savior, the Atonement, and the Plan of Salvation.

In 2015, Irene moved from Burley to Meridian in order to care for her mother and to be closer to her two sisters.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert Buckley; her parents, Harold and Blanche Williams; her sister, Carole Chatterton; and daughter-in-law, Brenda Buckley.

She is survived by her children, Chris Taylor (Marilyn), Debbie Taylor, Kerry Taylor (Erin), Janice Nelson, Lisa Smith (Jeremy), Marsha Kenner (Mike), Teresa Hatt (Milo), Kirk Buckley (Debbie), Stan Buckley (Denice), and Rita Petersen (Todd). She has wonderful grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren to love. LIFE IS GOOD!

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley 7th Ward, located at 2200 Oakley Ave., in Burley, where family and friends will be received from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow at Rupert Cemetery.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/DLvvffgS2gg.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Irene Buckley

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From Dana Gunnell:
My first Principal when I started teaching school. She was a wonderful person and mentor. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
From Fred and LaRae Wood:
We are so sorry to hear of Irene's passing. She and Delbert were wonderful neighbors. Always pleasant, willing to share garden produce and daughter to babysit. We enjoyed our association with them and some of their children. We have kept track of Irene through our relationship with Kerry over the years. She was an exemplary teacher, daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. We are sorry we couldn't attend the funeral service but are grateful we were able to watch it on the broadcast. What a wonderful tribute. We all have a lot to live for. May you all be comforted and be blessed as you continue to reflect on Irene's goodness.
From Guy Redder:
What a kind, warm, loving lady. She has contributed so much to the young and the old in our community. What a posterity she has and one that she is so proud of.

From Sanie Baker:
I couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor as I was raising my children. I learned so much from her serving in church callings and sharing teaching experiences. She was an inspiration in my life.
From Cheryl Krohn (Hayes):
Mrs. Buckley was my kindergarten teacher in Burley Idaho. She was one of the kindest and sweetest teachers I’ve ever had. She made a great impression on me. Thank you Irene!
From Maurvene Corbett:
My dear cousin Irene, how I loved and looked up to you. You were always so fun to be around. I will always remember your smile.
Rest in peace and love.
Maurvene Skeem Corbett
From Shane Jensen:
My Aunt Irene loved all of her family unconditionally. She was an amazing women, role model and aunt. Her smile and personality would light up a room. She will be missed by all that knew her.
From Beth Hoggan:
My cousin Irene was a grand lady. I've always loved and admired her. Enjoy your next big adventure Irene
From Sheila B. Adams:
To al the Taylor and Buckley family,I offer my. Sympathy. She inspired many
From MaryAnn Woodhouse:
I love that lady. Working with her in Relief Society was such a joy and she had a great sense of humor.
From Arlene Skeem & Family:
Irene, I've always loved you! You have so many loved ones waiting for you. Uncle Wayne is for sure. Your sweet husband, Delbert ,Your parents & Grandy Irene, & Grandy-Dad! 'Til we meet again! With love,
From Pat Schlitt:
My,condolences to all of you,She is flying with the Angels I always called her Aunt Irene,because of my friend Shelly Jones Missing our loved ones is never ending,but we know she is celebrating with the Angels.
From Brenda Allred:
Irene saw something in me I didn’t see in myself. By observing her as a teacher, I gained a love for teaching and working with children. She was a great mentor
From Holly Hollinger :
Dear Debbie
So sadden by the news of your wonderful mother. Love you.
From Susan Tuft:
A graceful and lovely lady, and loved Kindergarten teacher for most if not all of our 5!! Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
From Melissa Simmons:
This beautiful lady helped to inspire me to be a teacher. She was my kindergarten teacher in 1976. I adored her and still admire her. I will always have vivid memories of building wooden toy cars with hammers, painting a bird’s nest on easels, reading books and singing songs. I loved her!
From Shelley and Steve Jones :
My dear family know hugs are waiting Our Irene was always a light in the mist of a storm she loved unconditionally and always a voice of advice So honored to be apart of this family Fly high my Aunt until our next hugs

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