Obituary

Ilene Torode went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 15, 2026 at age 96.

She was the wife of the late Frank Torode, mother of Cheryl Cooper, Laurel and husband James Cripe, Debra and husband Bruce Hixson, the late Thomas and wife Kit Thompson.

The grandmother of 8 with many step grandchildren, the Great grandmother of 7, and the Great Great Grandmother of 1.

Ilene was born and grew up in Kitchener Ont. Canada with 6 siblings, predeceased by parents Carl and Irene, brothers Carl, John, Eric, and Bruce Weber. Beloved sister to Paul and Jene Weber Good. Ilene graduated from high school in 1948 and graduated Toronto Western Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. Married Frank Torode in Kitchener in 1952. Lived in Toronto, Kitchener, and Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Williamsport Pa., Summit N.J., New Providence N.J., Naperville Ill, the Marshall Islands, Basking Ridge, and Hillsborough N.J. She was blessed with many friends and hobbies, i.e. bridge reading, embroidery, and computers; she was always busy. In 1987 they retired to the land of enchantment Albuquerque New Mexico where they spent more than 34 years enjoying life, made many friends in Newcomers Club. Ilene was a member at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church before moving to NJ and joining Faith Lutheran Church, Ilene served her churches in many ways: as the chairlady of the Congregational Ministry Committee for many years, she was a Stephen minister and a Hospice volunteer, also served many years for Meals on Wheels. In 2021 Ilene moved back to NJ to be closer to family. She was dedicated to JESUS CHRIST her Lord and Savior

I’D LIKE THE MEMORY OF ME TO BE A HAPPY ONE

I’D LIKE TO SEE THE AFTER GLOW OF SMILES WHEN DAY IS DONE

I’D LIKE TO LEAVE AN ECHO WHISPERING SOFTLY DOWN THE WAY

OH HAPPY TIMES AND LAUGHING TIMES AND BRIGHT AND SUNNY DAYS

I’D LIKE THE TEARS OF THOSE WHO GRIEVE TO DRY BEFORE THE SUN.