Irene Wiseman

Irene Lillian Wiseman Irene Lillian Wiseman, 90, of Twin Falls, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls. She was born Irene Lillian Scott in Kimberly, Idaho, on May 12, 1919. She was the daughter of Paul W. Scott and Lillian Martin Scott. Irene graduated from Hansen High School in 1938. She then attended the Albion State Normal School, earning her Lifetime Teaching Certificate in 1940 from that institution. Irene then began a teaching career in Bruneau, Idaho. She taught there for two years. Irene married William D. (Bill) Wiseman of Hansen, Idaho, on Oct. 26, 1942, in Pocatello, Idaho. She was the homemaker, mother and supporter of Bill in the farming business during the early years of their marriage living in the Kimberly/Hansen area. Bill and Irene were co-owners and owners of Burley Livestock Commission Company from 1951 to 1968 and Gooding Livestock Commission Company in Gooding, Idaho, from 1975 to 1985. In 1972, Bill and Irene moved to Twin Falls for the remainder of their married life. Irene resided for the past three years at Bridgeview Estates. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, on Oct. 22, 1982. Her parents, Paul and Lillian and her brother Paul (Bud) Jr. also preceded her in death. Surviving Irene is her half brother, Tim Scott; and her children, Cheryl (Jerry) Korn and Mel (Beverly) Wiseman. Also surviving are her three grandchildren, Scott, Treila and Susan Korn. She also has three step grandchildren, Buddy, Casey and Billy Brunson. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. A private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Twin Falls, Idaho. The family requests that donations in memory of Irene be made to your favorite charity.