It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene Edna Dobson, late of Prince Albert, SK, on November 26th, 2024, at the age of 96 years. Irene passed peacefully, surrounded by family. Irene was born in Star City SK on June 15th, 1928, to William & Louise Dawson. Irene completed high school early and headed to Prince Albert, traveling by train, where she worked in the office at Canada Packers.
On May 24th, 1952, Irene married Lenard “Bergie” Bergstrom and had two children, Dwight and Dixie. They lived in Prince Albert for the next 8 years. In 1959, they moved to Saskatoon and lived there for 2 years, and then moved back to Prince Albert, were Irene stayed till her passing.
During that time, Irene worked at the bowling alley with Len. Irene spent her spare time working in the yard and sun tanning. They bought a shack tent in Waskesui, where they spent their summers, and Irene ended up working at Nunn’s grocery store to keep herself busy.
Later, Irene married Frank Dobson, and they enjoyed traveling to Hawaii for their winter holiday, where she learned to play crib. Irene also worked at the Bank of Montreal during that time, and they spent the summers camping with family and friends. After Frank’s passing in 1986, she travelled to Messa for the winter months, buying a trailer and teaching dancing.

In 2004, Irene married Loyd Smith, and they continued to travel to Messa every October for 6 months, and she knew every rest stop on the way. They spent their time there visiting with friends and dancing, sometimes 3 times a day. When they no longer could go south, they spent their days at the Legion, visiting with friends, playing crib, and dancing. Loyd and Irene always began their days having a crib match, sitting together in their recliners watching baseball and curling.
Irene will be lovingly remembered by her son Dwight Bergstrom (Pat Weir); her daughter Dixie (nee Bergstrom) Lorne Tuck. Her grandchildren Raegan Bergstrom, Mitchell (Aaron Mitchell), Matthew Bergstrom (Shannon), Luke Bergstrom (Megan), Sarah Seaman (Bergstrom)(Tyrel). Erin Thomlison (Tuck), Kelly (nee Tuck) (Jake) Gemmell & Ryan Tuck (Katie); Her great grandchildren Elijah, Aksel, Beau, Gunnar, William, Thomas, Elizabeth, Samantha, Jessica, Sophie, & Braden; Her stepdaughters Marilyn Osborn & Family, Barb Mathiason & Family; As well as numerous nieces, nephews, and their families.

Irene was predeceased by her husbands Lenard Bergstrom, Frank Dobson, & Loyd Smith; her parents William (Louise) Dawson; her brother Elmer Dawson; her sisters Florence Pace and Jean Jacklin

In lieu of flowers, Irene wanted to support the Rose Garden hospice, donations in her honor would be welcome.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on April 19th, 2025, at 11 AM at MacKenzie Funeral Chapel with Officiant Reverend Tony Thompson. Lunch will follow the service at PA Legion, 133 8th Street East, & Interment will be private with the immediate family only at Prince Albert Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements in care of MacKenzie Chapel & Crematorium. Mark & Pedro Gyoerick, Kerry Peters, Mel & Troy Curle, & Jordyn Jacobson. 306.763.8488.

• Date : 2025-04-17
• Location : Prince Albert, SK