Irene Seibold
December 28, 1921 – October 9, 2013
Irene was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to John and Anna Keller and passed in Tucson at the Crossroads Assisted Living Center.
Irene married Melvin F. Nord on April 17, 1944. They moved to Patagonia with their five children in 1962. Melvin was tragically killed in an accident Nov. 14, 1963. In 1967, Irene married Frank Seibold of Patagonia.
She is predeceased by her parents and three brothers and two sisters as well as husband Melvin Nord and husband Frank Seibold and daughter Kathy. She is survived by sons John and Thomas Nord, and daughters Mary and Anne. She had 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren whom she cherished. Irene loved animals, especially Aussie dogs and cats of any description. She worked as an administrative secretary for many years and helped Frank write his books on the Sonoita and Patagonia area. Irene was very active with the Patagonia Library and helped with the expansion effort. She also was very active in keeping the history of Patagonia documented for the future.
Irene loved Arizona, especially Patagonia and the historic Seibold Ranch. She was a lifetime member of the Santa Cruz County Cowbelles. Irene attended St. Theresa’s Catholic Church parish and her services will be held there on November 16 at 1 p.m. The burial will follow in the Patagonia Cemetery in the pioneer section. A reception given by the Santa Cruz County Cowbelles will follow the burial in the Catholic Church Hall next to the church. Inquiries can be made to her daughter Mary at 1-520-742-2250.