Esther Johnson
January 21, 2013
Esther Johnson, 93, died Monday, January 21, 2013, at her daughter’s home. She was born October 13, 1919, in Pasadena, CA, to Burr Sears and Gladys Westlake.
Esther was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who used her many talents to bless others. Esther was a member of Vine Street Gospel Chapel founded by her parents. Above all, she loved the Lord and was a woman of great faith.
Esther is survived by her children, Sharon Hanke, Cynthia Evans, Patricia (Paul) Gwinnup, Barbara (Brad) Ewest, Janice (Ned) Johnston, Susan (Kevin) Trembly; 26 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren with two on the way; siblings, Miriam Fuson, John Westlake, Imogene Bedwell, Paul Westlake, and David Westlake; sister-in-law, MajBritt Hadsall; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; sister, Lois Wright; and grandson, Solomon Hanke.
Funeral services will be noon, Friday, January 25, 2013, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, with burial at Glendale Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Paul Alan Gwinnup
02/13/2013
Dear Family, it was a privilege to met and know Ester. Her constant smile, her strength of character, radiated from Christ that lives in her and she will be sorely missed. May the Holy Spirit comfort you all in this time of grief. God bless you all as we all make our way through the short journey of this time in earth and eagerly look to the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ where we will all be together in the presence of God.
Sandra & Frederick Yoder
02/13/2013
Dear Family of Esther Johnson,
Fred and I send our deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a special sister in the Lord, a kind and gentle lady who loved the Lord, her family and friends with all of her heart. She is now having a glad reunion with those who have gone before, Sears, Gladys, Russell and others she loved. May the Lord bless all of you during this sad time. 'The hours part us but they bring us together again'.
In His Love,
Fred and Sandra
Dave and Ruby Hodges
01/27/2013
We are so sorry for your loss, we just found out Saturday or we would of been at her service. Esther was our neighbor on Columbia for 18 years, she was the best neighbor anyone could ask for ! She was a beautiful, wonderful sweet lady, who will be missed dearly by all who knew her....I remember her always baking something and bringing it over, my daughter would watch her cat while she went out of town.Just a truly remarkable lady !!
Anita Bedwell Aurand
01/25/2013
May you find comfort in knowing the strong faith that Esther carried. I am sorry for your loss.
Jake & Elaine Trembly
01/24/2013
We are praying for the Lord's comfort
at this time of Esther's home going ..She was such a sweet gracious
lady that made a real impact on all who knew her.
Steven Hanke
01/24/2013
Esther- The Family Standard Bearer. By her example of the way she lived her God Centered Life she is a perfect example for her grandchildren to be taught the right, best Standards of Goodness.
In my 48 years knowing her never once saw her show malice to anyone. No one spoke ill of her or Esther of another. Truly a Peacemaker; how many people do you know like Her?
She leaves behind six wonderful Ladies, Daughters who learned well from a great teacher of parenting and now they too are graduating into being Grandmas, Standard Bearers teachers of Esther's life lessons. Russ and Esther were model examples of the "Greatest Generation".
Six men enjoyed our years having her as our mother-in-law. No jokes ever fit regarding mother-in-laws, we were honored to be able to call her Mom.
Anita & Chuck Martin
01/23/2013
We are thinking of you and praying that God will comfort you. Also praying everyone will have safe traveling.
Kent & Kathy Trembly
01/23/2013
Our thoughts and prayers go to all of you - she was a wonderful lady who loved the Lord and her family!
Royce and Dawn Janssen
01/22/2013
Our heartfelt prayers and sympathy go out to all of you... Each of your lives are living tributes to a beautiful lady...
With our Love, Royce and Dawn Janssen
Melanie (Dunn) Sewell
01/22/2013
Oh how I too loved this Grandma! I spent many an afterschool afternoon eating cookies in Esther's kitchen with Heather. What a woman of great faith and a great cook! =) She will be missed.
Kathy Johnson
01/22/2013
Sorry for your loss. Praying for you all. Jer. 29:11