Irene Elizabeth Mosier

Irene Elizabeth Mosier 93, passed away at Riverside Health Care Center on Saturday, January 25, 2014.

Irene was born January 31, 1920, in Bristol, RI, to Louis and Freda Gallo. Irene joined her brother Ralph in the Gallo family.

When she was five years old her grandmother became ill and was brought to Irene's home for care. A lady from her church suggested Irene be placed in Miss Evelyn Bache's private school during this time at no cost for room and board. After two years, she returned home and entered public school at the third grade level. Irene graduated from Colt Memorial High School in 1937.

Irene had decided to become a teacher of little ones. She wanted to set students right early on. Miss Evie' intervened once again and introduced her to a lady who offered to pay for all four years of college at Rhode Island College of Education in Providence, RI.

Upon graduation in 1941, Irene taught school in Bristol, RI and also worked nights as a spark tester in a wire factory producing communication wire for soldiers during WW II.

Irene met Edward E. Mosier in 1942, at a USO dance. Ed had been stationed at Newport, RI, where he was brought to recover after being injured in the Philippine Islands during WW II. Ed asked her to marry but before she said yes, she had to see his home, his beloved West. Ed had been discharged and had returned to Deer Lodge, MT. She bought a one way ticket to Deer Lodge and soon accepted his proposal. They were married August 7, 1948 in Deer Lodge, MT.

Irene taught school in Bristol, RI, Warren, RI, Deer Lodge, MT, Malta, MT, and at Jefferson School in Missoula, MT. She retired in 1987 after 38 years of teaching her little ones. Irene and Ed enjoyed retirement with travel and rest.

Irene was a member of the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, Alpha Delta Kappa, ETA Chapter, and Western MT. Retired Teachers Association.

Irene is survived by her godson, Scott Mallick, friends Norma Hughes, Richard Mallick, Betty Ann Gustafson. Jean Whaley, Steve Kuykendall, and Cedric Hames. Irene was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Freda, brother Ralph, sister-in-law Helen, and her husband, Edward.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church.

Memorials may be donated to a charity of your choice.


Cremation & Burial Society of the Rockies assisted the family.


Read Irene Mosier's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.