Obituary of Irene Branstetter Irene S. Barnstetter, 88, of Ocean Park, WA died September 9, 2007 at a Long Beach Convalescent Hospital. She was born on May 7, 1919 in Eureka, Kansas to Harry and Lily (Creason) Lazzers. She grew up in Eureka and attended school there. On April 27, 1936 she married Carl C. Branstetter in Eureka. He proceeded her in death in May of 2001. She is survived by a son, Carl Branstetter of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Patricia Branstetter of Ocean Park, WA and Barbara Branstetter, also of Ocean Park; sister Maxine Hedrick of Kansas; fifteen grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A sister, Helen, proceeded her in death. At Irene's request, no formal services are planned. Cremation arrangements under the care of Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, Long Beach, WA.