Iris Imler Boise City, Oklahoma Obituary

Iris Imler

<p>Iris Imler, 68-year-old Boise City, Oklahoma resident passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.&nbsp;</p> <p>Iris Rosanne Cochran was born June 4, 1953, in Stafford, Kansas to Charles and Bertha (Tolbert) Cochran. Iris attended the Keyes, Oklahoma school system graduating with the class of 1971.</p> <p>Iris was united in marriage with Joel Imler on August 31, 1978. To this union they were blessed with four children. She worked for Dr. Wheeler for many years and retired from the Oklahoma Conservation District after 26 years of being the program coordinator.</p> <p>During her spare time, she served on the Boise City School board and was a member of the Oklahoma State School Board for numerous years serving a two-year term on the Oklahoma State School Boards Association Board of directors. Iris was an active member of the Trails of Thread quilters club of Boise City.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time with her high school friends traveling to many different places, but her favorite thing to do was to travel to watch all of her grandkid&rsquo;s events. She rarely missed any of their activities or birthdays.</p> <p>Iris was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Chalyn.</p> <p>Left to cherish her memory are her husband Joel of the home; Daughter Virginia Miller and husband Heath of Liberty Hill, Texas, two sons; Minor Imler and wife Renee of Boise City and Bradley Imler and wife Melinda of Glenpool, Oklahoma, six grandchildren; Heather Miller, Dylan Miller, Harlea Miller, Jackson Imler, Jacie Imler and Sadie Imler, one sister; Linda Powers of Abilene, Texas. She is also survived by many other family members and a host of friends.</p> <p>Visitation will be Sunday, September 19, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors Boise City location.&nbsp; Family will be present from 7:00 P.M. till 8:00 P.M. Graveside funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M.&nbsp; Monday, September 20, 2021, at Boise City Cemetery with Billy Rammage and Kim Mizer officiating.&nbsp;</p> <p>Memorial contributions may be made to the Chalyn &ldquo;Sis&rdquo; Imler scholarship program and may be accepted by Henson- Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942.</p> <p>Friends and family may leave an online condolence or sign the guest book at www.hensonnovak.com.</p>
June 4, 1953 - September 14, 202106/04/195309/14/2021
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Becky Inmon
September 20, 2021
So sad to hear about the passing of this sweet lady. As a fellow conservation district employee, I hold fond memories of working with her. She was a kind and gentle soul. My prayers are with the family.
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Savannah Roberts (Dustin Roberts wife)
September 18, 2021
I am so incredibly sorry for the passing of this phenomenal woman. I didnt know Iris well and only met her a handful of times at big family functions but she was always able to touch my heart. The second time I met her was at her home in Boise city just a few years back.... Continue Reading
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Lisa Knauf Owen
September 17, 2021
I am saddened to hear of Iris' passing. I enjoyed working with Iris through the Conservation District for close to 30 years. She was a pillar of the Boise City community and I know she will be missed. Prayers for her family and friends.
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Linda Thompson
September 16, 2021
Hearing of Iris passing saddens my heart! I have know her thru quilting and always enjoyed being around her. Prayers for her family and friends.
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M. Darrel Dominick, Stillwater
September 15, 2021
Dear Imler Family -

I am very sorry to learn of your loss. Thank you for supporting Iris all of the years as she made a difference for natural resources. Blessings your way for peace and remembering the good times together.

Darrel Dominick
NRCS (ret.)
Stillwater
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Frances Glass
September 15, 2021
So sad we were work family for 20 +years.. There have been lots of ups and downs in each of our livesGoing to miss you Iris ..fly high ️️
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The staff at Henson-Novak Funeral Directors - Boise City-Boise City
September 15, 2021
We plant this tree as a living memorial to Iris. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
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