Betty contributed so much of her time and talent to the Mercy Hospital Guild and she truly left a mark on our community in oh-so-many ways. She was a very competent leader and gracious hostess for events in her home and organized by the Mercy Guild. It was a pleasure to work with her and I will always value our association. She and Jesse were two invaluable friends of Mercy as well as their many other community involvements. My sincere sympathy to you--her family.

Mrs. Irwin was a familiar face during my school years as she drove Gail and her cello to school at Hoover, Southeast and City High. She was always a friendly and gracious room mother. God grant her eternal rest.

Betty was instrumental in organizing and producing class reunions for 60(!) years. We both appreciated her many skills and perseverance, which made so many memories come to life. Our City High class of 1946 was indeed special to Betty and to all the rest of us. From Bob and Marion FreemanFF

Dear Family of Betty, My condolences to you. I knew Betty from her dedicated volunteer work at Mercy Iowa City. Her rich laugh and gracious ways were two things I remember. She and Jesse did many good things for people and the Iowa City community. Mary McCarthy.