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IRENE PRIBYL Age 89, a resident of Albuquerque and Lake City CO, passed away on Jan 18. A native of Planice Czech Republic, DOB 1/8/22. Married Francis J. "Bud" Weems during WWII in Pilzen,CZ and resided in Louisiana until 1955 when they relocated to Lake City, CO. They owned and operated the Texaco station for 30 years. Her love for Lake City drove her development of Weems Malter Placer subdivision. She was involved in numerous civic and charitable endeavors, including President of Hinsdale County Chamber of Commerce, chairman of Lake City Water Commission, a founder of Hinsdale County Historical Society. As a member of ABQ Cafe Europa she spoke to local middle schools about her experiences during the war. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Weems Evans and son-in-law Van of Fairfax VA; nieces and nephews, Laura Chapman of Williamsburg VA, Charles Pribyl of Tokyo Japan, Andrea Pribyl of Denver CO and Yvonne Weems of Winnsboro LA. Interment was Jan 25th at IOOF Cemetery in Lake City CO. A Memorial Celebration of her life is planned for summer in Lake City. Should friends desire, memorial contributions can be made to Hinsdale County Historical Society, PO Box 353 Lake City, CO 81235.
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