Ila Joanne Remy passed away peacefully on Oct. 11, 2026, in Gilbert, at the age of 94.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1931, in Fedora, S.D., and lived a life marked by devotion, service and a spirit of adventure.
Ila graduated from St. Joseph Mercy School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa in 1953. She worked as an RN and spent the last part of her career as the director of nurses for the Indian Health Service in Winslow.
Beyond her career, Ila was deeply involved in her community. She was a longtime member of the Order of the Eastern Star Ruby Chapter No. 3, and the Daughters of the Nile. She was also an active member of the United Methodist Church in Winslow, where her faith remained a steady presence throughout her life. Ila also loved to travel and she especially enjoyed camping, fishing, and houseboating.
Ila is preceded in death by her husband, Dolphin Otto Remy; and survived by her daughters, Renee Tyler (Larry) and Lisa Tate (Anthony); and her step-daughters, Kelly Rada (Paul), Kathy Howsden (Mike) and Kim Hodges (Jeff). In addition, she is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the United Methodist Church in Winslow.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Eastern Star Scholarship Fund in Ila’s memory. They can be mailed to: Ruby Chapter No. 3 O.E.S., Margie Brakefield, 5828 Pine Knot Drive, Happy Jack, Ariz., 86024.
