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Irene Esther Blayney

Irene Esther Blayney

Mar. 11, 1935 - Aug. 17, 2023

BURLEY – Irene Esther Blayney, an 88-year-old resident of Burley, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home.

She was born March 11, 1935, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Evan Lund and Dorothy Helen de Stwolinski Nelson. She spent her youth in Pocatello and graduated from St. Patrick’s School of Nursing in Missoula, Montana. She began her nursing career at the Sun Valley Hospital and then moved to Burley to work for Dr. Kelly. After his retirement she pursued her career at Cassia Memorial Hospital as an OB-Surgery nurse and retired as a recovery room nurse.

Irene is survived by her husband, Tom Blayney; three daughters, Mary Frances (Brett) Adams, Jane (Nitin) Chandramouli, and Ellen Vollmer; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her brother, Evan D. (Ida) Nelson; and a sister, Margaret Cutright.

The family will hold an urn placement at Gem Memorial Gardens, in Burley, at a later date.

Irene appreciated the College of Southern Idaho and she requested that memorials be directed to the CSI Foundation in her memory.

Arrangements are under the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

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From Linda Jentzsch Nay:
I loved working with Irene at both the old and new hospitals. She was a true gem. Love you Irene.
From Carla Mortenson:
I can’t remember a time Irene didn’t have a beautiful smile, & a sincere interest in others. She was a friend to all. I have known her since I was a very young girl. She was a true living angel. So sorry for her beautiful family. My sincere & deepest sympathies.
From Savitri Basaviah:
Jane, I am so sorry about Mrs. Blayney’s passing. I only met your mom a couple of times but realized she was a genuinely caring person. I also realized just now how much you resemble her!
May her soul rest in peace. Please convey my condolences to your dad.
From Mary Ellen Chisholm Kelly:
Irene and Tom have always been in my heart since I left Burley. We lived across the street from them in Burley I have so many early memories of her.
From Babu:
Jane, May The Devine Lord & Creator bless your Mother's soul with Eternal peace & Happiness.
From James Whitmore:
I worked with Irene for many years at Cassia where she ran the recovery room. She was an amazing nurse and a wonderful, kind person. Sometimes she could be like my mom in a good way, very supportive. She was like an angel on earth and now she is one. I was fortunate enough to attend a party at her home on 7-14 and she was bright, smiling and witty as always. She will be missed and I’ll remember her at mass. You’re a great family and Irene is in good company now and always has been.
From Mary Ovitt:
Irene is a role model for professional nursing. She set an example for me and many others during her stellar nursing career. Irene's warmth and grace leave fond memories of the privilege it was to know her. Deep condolences for your loss.
From Jean Freymiller:
Our thoughts,prayers and condolences are with the Blayney family. Irene was truly a special person and kind and caring nurse! Garth and Jean Freymiller
From Eileen Albertson Petersen:
We send our deep, heart-felt condolences to Tom, Mary Frances & Brett, Jane & Nitin, Ellen, and all Irene & Tom’s precious posterity at this sad time. Irene and all of you were such wonderful neighbors for the 47 years we lived next door. I am so thankful Gary drove me to Idaho five days before Irene’s passing to be with her for a few minutes. May the Savior’s love comfort you at this tender time. You are in our prayers. Love from the Petersen’s—Eileen, Janie & Shawn, Gary, Steve, David & Julie, Julie & John, Brian & Jennifer, Jen & Jerry…and Walt from heaven.
From Johanna Anderson:
I enjoyed knowing Irene and working with her at the hospital for many years. She was such a sweet, kind person. May wonderful memories of her comfort you at this time.
From Gary and Pam Lovelsnd:
So sorry for you loss, she will be missed dearly. Thoughts and prayers to you, and family
From Lanette Hodge:
I worked with Irene at Cassia both old and new. She was such a wonderful person and very compassionate. So sorry for your loss.
From Vince Obermiller:
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers.
From melody & Monte Loveland:
We are so sorry for your loss . You are in our thoughts and prayrs.
From Connie Cooe:
Sending my condolences. I truly loved Irene and was very proud to call her my friend. God bless and comfort you
From Lana Bowers:
Irene was someone who always remembered your name...and always asked about your family. I loved that about her. We are honored to know people like Irene and Dr. Blayney, and their family. May you feel peace and comfort at this time and know how much she was loved. Sincerely, Lana and Blair Bowers
From Lottie Hurst :
Such a dear friend and always so gracious. Sending my love and prayers of comfort to Tom and family.
From Steve and Shelley Jones:
Your mom a true legend of grace, sweet hugs and filled with every cell of love!! She radiating this with her beautiful daughters always and the value of you wonderful husband!! Know your are all in prayers!!
From Roger Graham:
She was such a nice lady, such a wonderful and kind family also.
From Cliff & Ruth Goicoechea:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through the loss of your loved one. We both had the pleasure of working with Irene over many year at Cassia Regional. She was a pleasure to work with and always had her patient's needs as her top priority. Her actions and mannersim spoke highly of the professional nurse she was. May the many years of memories you made with her help comfort you.
From Gary McCall:
I was saddened to hear of Irene's passing. She was a great lady and I'm sure she will be missed. Condolences to all your family. We will pray for you.
From Ray and Kathy Muir:
Irene was such a lovely and caring lady. Sending our love to Tom and your beautiful daughters and their families. May you all be blessed.
From Kathi Laumb:
So sorry for your loss. Irene was such a kind, caring & loving person. My thoughts & prayers are with you Doc and your family.
From Fuentes Maria (Susie):
So very sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet lady, was great to know her at Cassia Regional.
From Kay Johnson :
My heart hurts, I loved working with Irene many years ago at the old Cassia hospital. She was a wonderful person.
From Lottie Hurst :
Such a dear friend and always so gracious. Sending my love and prayers of comfort to Tom and family.
From Jenny Young:
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Irene at Cassia Hospital, both old and new. She was an amazing nurse. Pray that the Lord will sustain you at this time.
From Gene Hansen:
Dr. Blayney, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your kind wife. I always appreciated her kindness when ever I called to talk to you. You have been a great example to me and I appreciate all that you have done for me. I know that you are going to go through a difficult time, being alone, but know that there is a God in Heaven who loves you and who is taking care of your good wife. There really is a heaven, and you and your wife deserve to be there.

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