Stephens, Irene 1cc

Irene (Maslen) Stephens, 80, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017.  She was a native of Pleasant View, CO, and a resident of El Dorado Springs.

She spent her life caring for the elderly in the nursing home and loved to travel with her friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles Maslen and Opal Plain Maslen; and siblings – James Maslen, Pauline Weir, George Maslen, Tommy Maslen and Novella Fitzpatrick.

Irene is survived by her children – Jackie Jackson and wife, Jenise, Rickie Jackson and wife, Becky, Bobby Jackson, Starla Smith and Sherri Collins; 12 grandchildren – Eric, Jeanine, Joshua, Rickie, Christie, Katie, Lacie, Hollie, Ashton, Skyler, Chandler and Madison; many great-grandchildren; siblings – Thelma Goddard, Forest Maslen, Geneva Newton and husband, Larry, Johnny Maslen and wife, Nahwana and Elton Maslen; numerous nieces and nephews; and best friend, Judy Dingley.

Final disposition was cremation.  A private service will be held later in Colorado.

Local arrangements were under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be left at www.blandhackleman.com.