Esther M. Williams
Esther M. Williams, 93, died Thursday (March 5,
2009) at Bethesda Home in Goessel.
She was born March 22, 1915, in Newton to Cullie and
Anna (Reiff) Walker. They preceded her in death.
On May 23, 1937, she married Eldon Williams in
Wellington. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1990.
Esther attended First Church of the Nazarene in
Newton.
She was a lifelong Newton resident. She enjoyed
working outdoors, crocheting, making baby blankets for her grandkids, and
making Christmas tree ornaments for her children and grandchildren. Esther
greatly enjoyed spending time with her loving family and friends.
Survivors include daughters, Sherry Voth of Newton
and Betty Stauffer of Salina; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
She also was preceded in death by a son, Arthur
Williams; sister, Mary Sump; brother, Wilbur Walker; and son-in-law, Ray Voth.
Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at
Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at
Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton, with Chaplain Gail Graber of Bethesda
Home in Goessel officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral
home.