October 20, 1941 - October 26, 2025
Elmer Irion of Sun City Roseville passed away October 26, 2025, six days after his 84th birthday. Elmer was born to parents Elmer Irion Sr. and Linda Baragno Irion in French Camp, Ca. He was a lifelong resident of Stockton until April 2021. He married Janet, his loving wife in South Lake Tahoe following a 3-week vacation in their VW camping van June 10, 1995. Janet and Elmer dated for 9 1/2 years prior to their marriage.
Elmer worked for various companies during his young career. Elmer attended Delta College to become a machinist. He began his career with Carando's in Stockton before taking his beloved machinist job at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA.
Elmer loved to travel with Janet in their RV. They belonged to several RV groups including: the Cameo group, Elks Lodge #218 Tuleberg's, and Port City RV. He was also a member of the Italian Athletic Club and the Italian Garden Club. He also loved being involved with the Tea Party group and the Republican Party of San Joaquin County.
Elmer is survived by his wife and caregiver Janet Runyan Irion. Elmer fought a long battle with a disease called Interstitial Cystitis that was first diagnosed in 2000. He also battled NHL Waldenstrom since 2019. He is survived by his son, Stefen Irion and stepchildren Tracy Pengilly (Michael), Gary Balser (Miriam) and Trisha Zimmer (Tony). He was a proud grandpa to nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, two children Tommy and Jerilynn, and brothers Alvin and Irwin (Jerry) Irion. Alvin's wife, Joan and their daughters still live in Indiana who loved Uncle Elmer.
Special thanks to Hallway Health who cared and watched over Elmer since April 2024; especially to Rhonda Rice who cared for Elmer since day one. And to Leslie Powell who helped with all the arranging of the caregivers. Thank you also Hospice of U C Davis for their assistance the last few weeks.
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