Irene Marie Hoepner Blodgett, 84, passed away on June 23, 2012, in Denver, Colorado. She is survived by her brother-in-law, Jack Phillips, Sr., 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 grandnieces and 2 grandnephews. Irene was born in Hugo, Colorado in 1927 to Carl H. and Gladys I. (Loss) Hoepner. She graduated from West High School in Denver. She married Emmett A. Blodgett in 1951 and worked for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York for 30 years until her retirement. She and Emmett spent their retirement years in Florida and Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband, her sister, Betty H. Phillips, and her brother, Glen E. Hoepner. At Irene's request, no services will be held. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2255 South Oneida Street, Denver CO US 80224. To share memories of Irene or condolences with her family, please use the ""sign guestbook"" tab below.