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Irene Ellen Sloan, 87, of San Angelo, Texas, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1937, in Blanco, Texas to Hugo and Alexa Beckmann. Irene graduated from Blanco High School and spent her working years as an administrative assistant in the military and banking industries.
Irene developed a skill and passion for golf during the 1980s. Not many golfers can boast making a hole-in-one, but Irene made several. Seven to be exact! She loved golfing with the ladies at Bentwood Country Club and was able to play well into her eighties, which was a treat for her and those ladies lucky enough to play with her. She had a great short game and every time she played the par three seventh hole, she would always chip in. She was glad to take the ladies’ quarters with her sly little smile 😊 She also served as the Treasurer of the Bentwood LGA for many years and the ladies will remember Irene when they play #7.
Irene was preceded in passing by her husband Marshall Eugene (Gene) Sloan; her parents Hugo and Alexa Beckmann; brother Rudolph Beckmann; and sisters Edna Schlameus, Maxine Fazzio, Eleanor Hargett, and Dora Martin.
Irene leaves behind family and friends who will miss her dearly. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters Donna Orr, and Sandy Sanchez and husband Richard; granddaughters Emily James and husband Calvin, and Erin Sanchez; grandsons Reece Orr and Kristofer Sanchez; step-daughter Vicki Hurst and family; dear friends Billie Sheeran and Jerry Whitfield, as well as her many other friends in the golfing community; Meghan Shaeffer, Amanda Tyler, and Melody Lawrence who not only provided care during the past year but also friendship and loving support.
A family memorial will be held at a later date. Donations in Irene’s memory to the charity of your choice are appreciated.
Irene’s family would like to thank St. Gabriel’s Hospice for the care and loving support they provided. A special thank you to Meghan, Adriana, and Molly who were not only caregivers but friends.
Irene was a wonderful mother and friend to her daughters, and she will be missed so very much.