Irene Edna Wisong

June 13, 1929 - November 6, 2015

Irene Edna Wisong, 86, of Spring Valley Lake, CA, formerly of Grand Terrace, CA and Ashley, ND, entered into eternal peace while in the arms of her loving husband on Friday, November 6, 2015. The Lord called her home so she could paint in heaven. Irene was born June 13, 1929 in Ashley, ND to parents Jacob and Clara Schumacher. Irene was a long-distance telephone operator for Pacific Bell for 32 years. She saved many lives over the phone, calming and caring for the person on the other end before 911 existed. Irene married the love of her life, Don Lesly Wisong, June 28, 1953. They remained completely devoted to each other through 62 years of marriage with a rare and beautiful love. Don took exceptional care of Irene into her last days here. Irene was a loving mother to her daughters, Lisa (Glen) Miller, and Dawn Fundell. She was and always will be the caring grandma of her six grandchildren: Jason Fundell, Nathan Fundell, Dustin (Christine) Fundell, Leiah Bowen, Joshua Fundell, and Jonathon Fundell. She was called Grandma GG to her six great-grandchildren: Kaitlin, Dylan, Amorie, Lily, Delaina, and Dean, and those to follow. Irene will be greatly missed by her younger siblings, who voted her “chairman of the board”: Wilbur Schumacher, Paul (Shila) Schumacher, Leona (Dennis) Schock, and Virginia Schumacher; and her nieces and nephews: Jessica, Pauline, Jenifer, Ja Ne, Michelle, Mark, Denise, Erick, Jaysen, Greg, Scott, Mark and Steve. Irene was preceded in death by her parents and her son-in-law, Larry J. Fundell. Irene lived a life full of love, grace, and peace. She was very kind, giving, and patient with everyone she met. She was also very modest. Thus in lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Irene’s favorite charity, St. Jude Children’s Hospital. All are invited to join us as we share our love and remember our partner, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. Funeral services will be officiated by Matt Anderson on November 18, 2015, at 10 am at Trinity Lutheran Church, 16138 Molino Dr., Victorville, CA. Burial to follow at Riverside National Cemetery, 22495 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA.