Irene A. Ormsby, 90, of Grass Valley died Friday [October 15, 1993] in a local medical facility. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday and entombment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.
Mrs. Ormsby was born Sept. 27, 1903, in Selma to David M. and Emma Newstrom. She lived in the Bay Area for 40 years before moving to Grass Valley one year ago. She lived in Modesto before moving to the Bay Area. She enjoyed ballroom dancing. Her family was the focus of her life.
She is survived by her son Duane M. Ormsby of Grass Valley; sisters Gladys Green and Grace Gilbert of Modesto; brothers Les and Mel Newstrom of Stockton; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband Morris Ormsby. Arrangements are under the direction of Hooper and Weaver Mortuary.
The Union, Grass Valley-Nevada City, October 18, 1993
Contributed by: Shelli Steedman