Irene Victoria Keefe Smith passed away Jan. 18, 2007, at Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville at the age of 89. She lived most of her life in Everett and Lake Stevens. She was born in Everett on July 15, 1917, the third child of Jerry and Emma Keefe.

Irene worked at Boeing in Everett during World War II. She also worked at the Elks Lodge in Everett. Irene owned two restaurants in Snohomish County, “Irene’s Cafe” in Lake Stevens and “Joanne’s” in Everett. Irene loved to cook, play the piano, dance and sing. She was also an avid gardener.

Irene is survived by her husband Orv Smith of Coupeville and two daughters, Carol Weaver of Garden Grove, Calif., and Sandra Payne of Coupeville, and by six grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Also, seven brothers and sisters: Wayne Keefe of Portland, Ore.; Alline Alf, Peggy Tracy and Jackie Eigenbrode, all of Everett; John Keefe of Stanwood; Tome Keefe of Coupeville and Charlotte Hebert of Lynnwood; and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one brother, Edward Keefe, preceded her in death. She was loved dearly and will be missed by all.

Graveside services for Irene will be held at Sunnyside Cemetery Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Jerry Kinzel as Celebrant. Memorials may be made to the Specialty Care Unit at Careage of Whidbey, PO Box 1140, Coupeville, WA 98239 or the charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.