The Bellingham Herald (WA) 29 Jul 2006, Sat
Esther Ann Benner
3/12/1919 - 7/27/2006
Esther Ann Benner, age 87 of Bellingham passed away July 27, 2006 at her home where she had lived and worked for the past 55 years. She was born March 12, 1919, in Oshkosh, WI, to Joseph and Johanna (Schmidt) Loos.
She was one of 18 children in the family. Esther left school early to attend beauty school and began working in a beauty salon. Although she retired twice she continued working as a cosmetologist well into her 70's.
Esther married Adam Benner on September 8, 1945 in Oshkosh, WI and he preceded her in death in 1965. Known to her family and friends as "Gram," Esther was a classy lady who was full of life, love and optimism. She loved to garden, play cards and cribbage at the Senior Center and watch the Mariners. Esther enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Lynette (Jim) Etter of Burlington and Lyndell (Mel) Hewitt of Bellingham; granddaughters Samantha Hewitt (Archie Parker) of Bellingham and Tawnya (Gregg) Johnson of Puyallup; grandson Josh (Lacy) Harrison of Omak; great-granddaughters Brooke Johnson and Madelynn Johnson; brother Richard Loos of Plover, WI; sister Theresa Kindig of Nevis, MN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice; 800 E. Chestnut, Suite 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, July 31 from 3- 5 PM. A Life Remembrance Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 1 at 11 AM followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Burial will follow at Greenacres.
Esther Ann Benner
3/12/1919 - 7/27/2006
Esther Ann Benner, age 87 of Bellingham passed away July 27, 2006 at her home where she had lived and worked for the past 55 years. She was born March 12, 1919, in Oshkosh, WI, to Joseph and Johanna (Schmidt) Loos.
She was one of 18 children in the family. Esther left school early to attend beauty school and began working in a beauty salon. Although she retired twice she continued working as a cosmetologist well into her 70's.
Esther married Adam Benner on September 8, 1945 in Oshkosh, WI and he preceded her in death in 1965. Known to her family and friends as "Gram," Esther was a classy lady who was full of life, love and optimism. She loved to garden, play cards and cribbage at the Senior Center and watch the Mariners. Esther enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Lynette (Jim) Etter of Burlington and Lyndell (Mel) Hewitt of Bellingham; granddaughters Samantha Hewitt (Archie Parker) of Bellingham and Tawnya (Gregg) Johnson of Puyallup; grandson Josh (Lacy) Harrison of Omak; great-granddaughters Brooke Johnson and Madelynn Johnson; brother Richard Loos of Plover, WI; sister Theresa Kindig of Nevis, MN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice; 800 E. Chestnut, Suite 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, July 31 from 3- 5 PM. A Life Remembrance Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 1 at 11 AM followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Burial will follow at Greenacres.
The Bellingham Herald (WA) 29 Jul 2006, Sat
Esther Ann Benner
3/12/1919 - 7/27/2006
Esther Ann Benner, age 87 of Bellingham passed away July 27, 2006 at her home where she had lived and worked for the past 55 years. She was born March 12, 1919, in Oshkosh, WI, to Joseph and Johanna (Schmidt) Loos.
She was one of 18 children in the family. Esther left school early to attend beauty school and began working in a beauty salon. Although she retired twice she continued working as a cosmetologist well into her 70's.
Esther married Adam Benner on September 8, 1945 in Oshkosh, WI and he preceded her in death in 1965. Known to her family and friends as "Gram," Esther was a classy lady who was full of life, love and optimism. She loved to garden, play cards and cribbage at the Senior Center and watch the Mariners. Esther enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Lynette (Jim) Etter of Burlington and Lyndell (Mel) Hewitt of Bellingham; granddaughters Samantha Hewitt (Archie Parker) of Bellingham and Tawnya (Gregg) Johnson of Puyallup; grandson Josh (Lacy) Harrison of Omak; great-granddaughters Brooke Johnson and Madelynn Johnson; brother Richard Loos of Plover, WI; sister Theresa Kindig of Nevis, MN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice; 800 E. Chestnut, Suite 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, July 31 from 3- 5 PM. A Life Remembrance Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 1 at 11 AM followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Burial will follow at Greenacres.
Esther Ann Benner
3/12/1919 - 7/27/2006
Esther Ann Benner, age 87 of Bellingham passed away July 27, 2006 at her home where she had lived and worked for the past 55 years. She was born March 12, 1919, in Oshkosh, WI, to Joseph and Johanna (Schmidt) Loos.
She was one of 18 children in the family. Esther left school early to attend beauty school and began working in a beauty salon. Although she retired twice she continued working as a cosmetologist well into her 70's.
Esther married Adam Benner on September 8, 1945 in Oshkosh, WI and he preceded her in death in 1965. Known to her family and friends as "Gram," Esther was a classy lady who was full of life, love and optimism. She loved to garden, play cards and cribbage at the Senior Center and watch the Mariners. Esther enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughters Lynette (Jim) Etter of Burlington and Lyndell (Mel) Hewitt of Bellingham; granddaughters Samantha Hewitt (Archie Parker) of Bellingham and Tawnya (Gregg) Johnson of Puyallup; grandson Josh (Lacy) Harrison of Omak; great-granddaughters Brooke Johnson and Madelynn Johnson; brother Richard Loos of Plover, WI; sister Theresa Kindig of Nevis, MN and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice; 800 E. Chestnut, Suite 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225.
Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Monday, July 31 from 3- 5 PM. A Life Remembrance Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 1 at 11 AM followed by a reception across the street at Westford's Broadway Hall. Burial will follow at Greenacres.
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