Irene Bostrom Preston's Obituary
Irene Bostrom Preston, 79, passed away peacefully in her Atlanta, GA residence on June 14, 2017.
Irene is survived by her sister Marilyn Bostrom of Garden City, NY; her two sons Walter (Kristin) of Northport, NY and Bill (Heather) Preston of Atlanta, GA; and ten grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Walter H. Preston, Jr.
Irene was born on April 15, 1938 in Floral Park, NY to Harry and Ruth (Lane) Bostrom. She graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts and later earned a Masters of Education from Hofstra University. A school teacher her entire professional career, Irene taught at the elementary level for over 35 years. She met her husband, Walter, a retired naval officer and advertising executive, at a Tufts University alumni meeting. Walter and Irene chose the Eastern Shore as their place of retirement and moved there in the early 1990’s. They enjoyed 42 years of marriage together before his passing ten years ago.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 1:00 pm at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in St. Michaels, MD. The Reverend Tonya McClain will officiate. The family will greet friends at the church beginning at noon. Burial will immediately follow the funeral at Olivet Cemetery. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Irene's life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Talbot Humane; P.O. Box 1143, Easton, MD 21601.
Services entrusted to the Framptom Funeral Home – Ostrowski Chapel, St. Michaels.
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