Jan. 25, 1945 – Aug. 20, 2019
Mary Louise Irwin, 74, of Sweet Home died Aug. 20, 2019.
She was born Jan. 25, 1945 in San Bernardino, Calif. to Albert Leslie and Lois Marie (Gregory) May.
Mrs. Irwin and her husband Austin greatly enjoyed attending church at the Sweet Home Christian Church, where she shared in fellowship and ministry as a prayer warrior.
She actively volunteered with various organizations in the communities where they resided over the years, including as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, and most recently, the Gleaners.
She greatly enjoyed rock hounding, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. She shared her heart and all she had with anyone in need.
Her family and community are deeply regretting the loss of her presence.
Mrs. Irwin is survived by her five children, Austin Wesley Irwin Jr. of Middleton, Idaho, Sara Louise Romans of Hermiston, Sheryl Elaine Hauth of Queen Creek, Ariz., Daryl Shane Irwin of Sweet Home, and Beverly Karlene Marick of Arlington; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and four of 11 siblings, Christine Savage of Sweet Home, Calvin May of Loraine, and Donald and Clinton May of Falls City.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Austin Wesley Irwin Sr., in December 2016; and seven siblings.
Friends and family are welcome to attend her cele-bration of life party from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Fellowship Hall at the Sweet Home Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Sweet Home Christian Church.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.