Obituary of Irene Elizabeth Marquart, 101
Irene Elizabeth Marquart.
– Irene Elizabeth Smith was born in Fulton County, Arkansas on November 24, 1921, and she died 3 days after her 101 birthday on November 27, 2022. She was one of eight children and the family migrated to the Paso Robles area in 1929. Irene was a graduate of Templeton High School, and she married Nicholas Marquart Sr. in 1939 when she was 17 years old. Nick and Irene lived on the family ranch their entire married lives. Irene was a wonderful cook and loved to entertain. Her lemon meringue pies and olallieberry cobblers were a favorite of everyone, and her cookie jar was always full for the grandkids, the great-grandkids and anyone who stopped by for a cup of coffee.
She was very proud to be Queen of Pioneer Day in 2021. She was a dignified, elegant, and proper Queen as she was her entire life. She will be deeply missed.
Irene and Nick were always active in community affairs. They were Farm Bureau members since 1939, community leaders for Templeton 4-H Club, members of the Happy Trails RV club, and charter members of the Do Paso Square Dance Club. Irene was active in the Farm Bureau Women, Paso Robles Women’s Club, Paso Robles Republican Women, Templeton Historical Museum, and she was a member of the Central Coast Woodcarvers Association
Irene is predeceased by her seven brothers and sisters, her husband Nicholas, her son Nicholas Jr., her grandson Nicholas III, and her great-grandson Harrison. She is survived by her daughters Nancy Otto and Lucille Milani (Ray), daughter-in-law Kathy Marquart, grandchildren Nathan Marquart (Anne), Benjamin Marquart (Amanda), Jacob Marquart (Sarah), Tom Otto, Steven Milani (Merrill), Susan Flatt (Dan), twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter.
Services will be at 11 AM Friday, December 9, 2022 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 295 Old County Road, Templeton, CA. Light luncheon to follow in church social hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Templeton Historical Museum Society
P.O. Box 788
Templeton, CA 93465
Templeton Community Library Association
P.O. Box 292
Templeton, CA 93465
– From Dignity Memorial.
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