Obituary of Iris Lily Stetler

Iris Lily Stetler, age 90, of Whitehouse Station, NJ, died Friday, February 25, 2011 at her home. Born in Sudbury Suffolk, England, she was the daughter of the late James and Florence Whybrow. While her late husband, Lawrence (Mike) Stetler was stationed near Sudbury during WWII, he met and married Iris in England on March 5, 1945. In 1946 after his tour was complete, Mike returned to the United States with his new bride. They lived in Whitehouse Station since 1954. Iris had a real talent for growing and nurturing her flower gardens. She loved to paint on canvas and her paintings consisted mainly of floral and landscaping designs. She received awards for her distinctive capturing of some of the flowers she painted. She also created miniature greeting cards. She is survived by her two daughters, Marian Yankowski of Lebanon and Margaret Barnett of Fort Bragg, CA. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, March 3, 2011at the Kearns Funeral Home, 103 Old Highway 28, Whitehouse, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM with a service to start at 11:00. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Bridgewater. For anyone wishing to send flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to St. Hubert's Giralda Animal Shelter, 3201 US Hwy. No. 22, North Branch, NJ 08876. The organization was close to Lily's heart and she felt blessed to have rescued her friend and companion, Mr. Wiggles.