Irene M. Tripp, 87, of Royal Oak, formerly of Berkley, died Thursday, May 8, 2008 at her home. She was born July 11, 1920 in Fairfield, Vermont. Mrs. Tripp retired from Shrine High School where she was a cook and retired caterer. She is survived by her children, Beverly William Arce of Ft. Pierce, FL and William Lera Brown of Michigan; 12 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Mrs. Tripp was predeceased by her husband, John Tripp, in 1975; a daughter, Linda Lou Brown, in 1943; and a great grandson, Michael Jeremy Arce, in 1991.