Irene Alice Kern, 90, of Port Orchard, WA passed away on May 19, 2020 at her favorite place: home. Irene was born in Cardston, Alberta during the winter of 1930 to John F. and Alice M. Helton. She took great pride in being the best housewife and mother. She enjoyed spending time at home, playing card games, working on her flowers in the yard, and enjoying weekly dinners with her son, Mike. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, her sisters Isabelle and Flora, her brothers Rex and Dick, and her pets Missy and Gus. She is survived by her son, Mike. A private burial will take place at Sunset Lane Memorial Park.