- Date Of Birth: May 6, 1957
- Date Of Death: October 2, 2015
- State: Idaho
Irene Ritter, 58, peacefully joined God on Friday, Oct. 2, 2015 with her loving family and friends faithfully by her side. Her big bright smile was matched only by the size of her heart and her generosity continues to bless others even after her passing. Her brother, James Nolen, was the recipient of Irene’s kidney and a successful transplant gave him hope for a second chance at life. It is no surprise to those that loved her that she so willingly gave of herself to save others.
Irene was a loving and devoted wife to her husband, Bill, with whom she had been business partners for more than 20 years. She dedicated her life to her daughters and grandchildren – always putting family first. She was at every sporting event (and if you know her seven grandkids that is quite an accomplishment!), birthday party and fundraiser.
Known for her business savvy and endless energy, she spent over 20 years building Willow Tree Dental Group from the ground up. Her latest venture, and personal passion, was Exhale salon and med spa in which she shared ownership with her husband and daughters.
There is no doubt that Irene lived life to the fullest. Not a second was wasted. While her friends and family feel her time was cut way too short, we are certain that God in Heaven gained a vigilant and faithful Angel. Irene will be deeply missed by her husband, Bill Ritter; daughter Lisa Lizama and her husband Lee; daughter Lori Carnell and her husband Pete; step-daughter Tiffany (Troy) Schrenk; step-son Hayden Ritter; mother Dolores (Larry) Alvarado; sister Sandi (Stan) Eslinger; brothers James Nolen, Larry (Amy) Alvarado, Tony Alvarado; grandchildren Tayten, Riley, Kyler, and Keira Lizama; Bowen, Jordyn and Presley Carnell; and Liam Schrenk.
