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Official Obituary of

Irene Catherine (Greisen) Ness

December 2, 1941 ~ June 6, 2025 (age 83) 83 Years Old

Irene Ness Obituary

Irene Catherine Ness "Greisen"

83, peacefully passed away in her home 

June 6, 2025.

Born to Michael & Rose Greisen

Dec 2, 1941, in Yakima WA.

 

Irene grew up in Portland, she lettered in Tennis at Jefferson High where she graduated with honors in 1959.

She married Larry E. Ness on May 6, 1972.

Together they raised two sons Len E. Ness & Brent E. Ness.

 

Irene enjoyed many things.

Church, traveling, games, snow skiing, tennis, trips to the beach but most of all spending time with family & friends.

 

Irene was preceded in death by her husband Larry E. Ness

Parents Michael & Rose Greisen

Brothers Edward, Bernard, Richard, Ervin, Roy, Herbie 

Sisters Florence, Bernice & Viola.

 

She is survived by her sons Len E. Ness, Brent E. Ness

Stepchildren Kimberly Ness & Kenneth Ness

Sister Loretta Taggart

Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

 

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. 

May the souls of the faithful departed, through mercy of God, rest in peace.

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Services

Recitation of the Holy Rosary
Thursday
June 19, 2025

9:30 AM
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
2310 SE 148th Ave
Portland, OR 97233-2735

Funeral Mass
Thursday
June 19, 2025

10:00 AM
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
2310 SE 148th Ave
Portland, OR 97233-2735

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