Irene Ruth (Walsh) Ahearn, 93, passed away February 6, 2019. She earned her nursing degree in 1944. She and a childhood friend moved west after World War II. While working at the ASU infirmary Irene met her future husband, John. They were married in 1955, lived briefly in Tucson while in graduate school at UofA, and moved permanently to Phoenix in the late '50's. Irene is survived by three daughters, two sons, their wives and children. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th St., Phoenix 85020.