My deepest condolences to the family on Esther’s passing. I’m sure those last years were difficult at times.
What A beautiful tribute to Esther in the slide-show. I was very small the last time I last saw Esther when she resided in Vernon Township near Renwick, Iowa (probably late 40’s early 50’s) but the photos immediately refreshed my memory of her and also of Judy. That was a long time ago…………..
I will publish Esther’s obituary in January’s Alumni Newsletter. She was one of our most faithful subscribers over the years. I still remember the nice visit we had by phone back in 1999.
Esther E. Eittreim
October 22, 1920 – December 11, 2007
Services celebrating the life of Esther E. Eittreim, age 87 of Sartell and formerly of Eagle Grove, Iowa, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Country Manor Chapel in Sartell with Chaplain Gary Skramstad officiating. Services will also be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 at Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Stone officiating. Esther died peacefully on Tuesday, December 11th surrounded by her family in the memory unit at Country Manor Care Center in Sartell. Visitation will be one hour prior to services both Saturday and Tuesday. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in Sartell.
Esther was born on October 22, 1920 in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Ernest J. and LaVinnia (Abernathy) Morgan. She attended rural Iowa schools and graduated from Vernon Consolidated High School in 1938. She was a star on her high school basketball team, debate team, and Senior Class Secretary-Treasurer. On January 10, 1941, she married Merle E. Eittreim, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. They were married 57 years and spent all of their life together in rural Iowa.
Esther was employed by Iowa Public Services in Eagle Grove. She loved to read, sew, travel and care for her flower gardens and spending time with her family and friends. In 1999, she moved to Country Manor apartments and spent the last four years in Pioneer Village.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Judith (William T.) Morgan of Sartell, son, David (Leota) Eittreim of Council Bluffs, Iowa; three granddaughters, Jennifer (Dan) Joslin, Kristi (Michael) Malley and Teresa (Greg) Rueter all of Sartell; six great grandchildren, Ashley and Emily Joslin, Spencer and Brady Malley and Abby and Clare Rueter; great-great grandson, Jordan Daniel Fish; brothers-in-law, Stewart and Thomas; sister-in-law, Ilene; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Merle in Sept. 1998; sisters, Alta, Eunice and Jeannette; brothers, Marion, Floren and Curtis Morgan; sister-in-law, Lorene Sebber.
Special thanks to the Country Manor staff and to St. Cloud Hospital Hospice for their care and compassion, and the steadfast support of friends during Esther’s long journey with dementia.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
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Judy–What a sweet tribute to your mom–and what a good looking bunch of people. So sorry.
Just wanted to touch base with you all, and for you to know I have never forgotten how much you meant to me. You have my condolences. Take care, Cindy
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Schedule Details
Services celebrating the life of Esther E. Eittreim, age 87 of Sartell and formerly of Eagle Grove, Iowa, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Country Manor Chapel in Sartell. Esther died peacefully on Tuesday, December 11th surrounded by her family in the memory unit at Country Manor. Chaplain Gary Skramstad will officiate.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services Saturday at Country Manor Chapel. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in Sartell.