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Portrait of Ilene Adams Washburn
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Ilene Adams Washburn

May 19, 1954 – November 19, 2025
Lived 71 years
Orem, Utah
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1954
Born May 19
1955
Ilene was 1 when Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat
1967
Ilene was 13 when the first Super Bowl was played
1974
Ilene was 20 when Richard Nixon resigned the presidency
1989
Ilene was 35 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1994
Ilene was 40 when "Friends" premiered
2004
Ilene was 50 when Facebook was launched
2015
Ilene was 61 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Ilene was 68 when ChatGPT was released to the public
2025
Passed away November 19, age 71
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Angeline Washburn 48w

Nola Adams

Your Strength and Help through out so many trials will always be remembered. You were the BEST sister in Law ever. I will miss you !!! PS I had to.go and correct a couple words. Not abbreviate them. Ilene would have asked is that correct ?

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Angeline Washburn 48w

Pat Johansen

Allen and Allen have only been our friends a few months my wife pat and I looked forward to the Washburn visit when they would come to see us Allen may the Lord bless you and your family at this time the Johansen

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Angeline Washburn 48w

RDeen Reynolds

Ilene has been my best friend the past several years. She has done more to help me heal from hidden wounds than anyone else in my life. She never allowed me to denigrate myself, and reminded me that I have worth in my Heavenly Father’s eyes as well as hers and others. I will forever love Ilene. She has been one of God’s angels for me and for many others. Can’t wait to see you again my cherished friend!

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Angeline Washburn 48w

Isaac Washburn

It is hard to separate in my mind visiting grandparents from visiting Ilene and her family, as they lived across the street from each other. Ilene's house was always full of family, food, and fun. I feel so lucky that she was my aunt and I got to know her.

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Angeline Washburn 48w

Ammon Washburn

I love visiting Ilene and Allen in their big house. I loved seeing Ilene work on her computer for school. She was always so patient with me even when I was playing on her electric organ. I'll miss her

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Angeline Washburn 48w

Janet Broderick

Ilene knew how to make friends. I remember when I was 8 years old (and so Ilene would be 6), our dad had to go to New Mexico for some business and took the family along and made it a vacation where we actually stayed in a hotel and, even better, with a swimming pool!! So, of course we had to swim. I distinctly remember it wasn’t 5 minutes and Ilene had a group of friends playing in the water while I was still sitting on the edge. She could make instant friends! We loved visiting Mom and Dad with the well worn path to Ilene's house. I think Ilene's kids inherited her fun loving nature as our children loved to visit and especially enjoyed the night game

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Angeline Washburn 48w

Dennis Broderick

Ilene made friends so easily. I remember when I was 8 years old (and so Ilene would be 6), my dad had to go to New Mexico for some business and took the family along and made it a vacation where we actually stayed in a hotel and even better with a swimming pool!!So, of course we had to swim. I distinctly remember it wasn’t 5 minutes and Ilene had a group of friends playing in the water while I was still sitting on the edge. She could make instant friends! She was always welcoming and fun to be with!

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Angeline Washburn 48w

Martha Stinson

Ilene was my aunt and surrogate mother when I left home in SC to go to college in Utah. She moved me into my freshman dorm and picked me up for family dinners. Later when I lived with my grandparents next door I loved seeing her and her family all the time. She taught me a lot about grace and patience and being willing to serve anyone who needed help. I hope she and Andrea and Carolyn are having a joyful reunion! Martha Stinson

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