Esther Vallejo
July 02, 2014
Esther Vallejo, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014. She was born June 17, 1927 to Charles and Eva Jackson in Des Moines, Iowa. Esther lived in the house that her parents built until the time of her death.
Esther retired from Principal Financial. She was a proud East High Alumni and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Jeff) Smith and Patti Crouse; grandchildren, Andrew and Toni Crouse, Lindsey and Grant Smith. Esther was preceded in death by her husband of over 30 years, Felix; parents; brothers, Roy, Charles and Raymond; and 2 sisters in infancy.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 6, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7th at 10:30 a.m. at Easton Place United Methodist Church, 2412 Easton Boulevard in Des Moines. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to either St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Easton Place United Methodist Church in loving memory of Esther.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Martha Lisantti
07/22/2014
Continuing to think of you all and to hold you close in prayer. Love, Martha
Phil and Mary Jane Delavan&Girls
07/09/2014
We are all so sorry for your loss!
Prayers and Blessings!
Shelli Flanagan Bridges
07/08/2014
I am so sorry about Esther Michelle! I know your heart is hurting and it is so hard to fathom. Know that I am thinking about you and holding you up in prayer. I used to have such a fun time in Lay Street Entertainers with Esther! She was such a joy and loved to have fun with us! I will miss her kind smile! May her memories help you through this grieving time. I am sorry I couldn't make it to her funeral. Thoughts and Prayers!
Sheila Kellow
07/07/2014
Dearest Michelle and family,
Please know you are all in my prayers. I know your faith will carry you through this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Krissie Davis (Archer)
07/07/2014
I'm so sorry for your loss Michelle, I remember your mom and dad when we were in grade school,so long ago!! Your mom was always a sweet lady my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this grieving process.
Angel Davis
07/05/2014
Michelle, so sad to hear the loss of your mom. May God give you peace and comfort through this difficult time.
Dawna Waller
07/05/2014
Thinking of you all in this sad time-my heart hurts knowing what you're going through. I will miss the beautiful and sweet notes she sent me in Christmas cards. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My love and hugs now and always.
Martha Lisantti
07/05/2014
Patti, Michelle, Jeff, Andy, Toni, Lindsey and Grant,
Thinking of you all in this time of such great sorrow. I'm so sorry I won't be in town for Aunt Esther's service and wish I could be there with you.
What a wonderful assurance we have as believers that this hard parting is only temporary. On Thursday in particular I had such a strong sense throughout the morning of Dad smiling and happy. Oh, how I would have loved to see the brother-sister reunion!
My prayer is that God's love and peace would surround and enfold you and that His tender presence would comfort you as only He can.
Love you, Martha
Helen Lopez, sister- in law and nieces and nephews
07/05/2014
We are sad to hear about the passing of our sister- in- law and aunt Esther. We loved her very much and will miss her. She is in our prayers. We send our condolences to you Michelle and Patty and your families and are so sorry for your loss of your mother. You are also in our prayers and we love you.
Dee Mc Fall
07/05/2014
Patti & Michelle and their families I am very sorry to here of your Mom's passing. Jo, Shirley & I had such good times with your Mom. Esther brought a lot of joy to people she worked with at Principal and was loved by all. I am in the middle of my 50th class reunion and on the committe so I won't be able to attend. I am sorry fpr that. My prayers are with you girls and your families in this diffucult times.
Kathy Manning
07/04/2014
She's in the Lord's hands now, at peace and as beautiful as the day she was born. I see her running thru fields of flowers with the wind blowing her hair and the Lord is watching her with a smile, and thinking "with this I am pleased"
Amy Forbes
07/03/2014
So sorry for the loss of your mother, Michelle.