Irene Helen Brackett

Irene Helen Brackett, 93, of Sandpoint, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at Huckleberry Retirement Home. She was born July 10, 1917 in Aigle, Switzerland the daughter of Emile and Elizabeth Schori. She moved to the United States with her parents when she was just a toddler. The family settled in Los Angeles where she was raised and educated. She married William Brackett on Oct. 4, 1941 in San Diego, CA. They lived in the Los Angeles area until moving to Grass Valley, CA in 1985, and then she moved to Sandpoint in 2008 to be near her daughter and son, William. Irene worked as a secretary in land development in the southern California area. When she was in her 50’s she discovered a latent artistic talent. She began creating beautiful sculptures, and hand painting china plates. She was an amazing woman-beautiful, loving, and kind. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. She is survived by 3 children: Irene Schori of Sandpoint; William Brackett of Westmond, ID; Anthony Bracket of Nevada City, CA; by 11 grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and numerous great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, 1 son, 1 daughter, her parents and 4 brothers.