Birth date: Oct 18, 1917 Death date: Dec 22, 2008
Esther Holte Martindale Born in the backwoods of Minnesota on October 18, 1917, Esther played as a child on the banks of the Red River, worked her chores on the family farm while outfoxing ten brothers, and found her way past sno Read Obituary
Karen, Lloyd and Don,
We heard of the passing of Esther your Mom. We remember camping with your family in the 60's,(Noble, Bernice, Gary and Carolyn) remember? Your Mom and Dad were beautiful and Godly people. What a wonderful legacy they have left to you to go on for generations. We bless your family with the Lord's care.
Blessings, Bernice Skoog and Carolyn Peterson www.nannyshousechildcare.com##imported-begin##Bernice Skoog##imported-end##
I've known Esther since I was seventeen, 43 years to be exact. You see, I married her oldest son, Lloyd Jr. Esther had so many wonderful qualities that I admired about her. She had a protective love for her family a courage and strength at all times, but especially in times of adversity and disappointment a love for truth and God. She had a zest for life and wasn't afraid of it. She was a great cook and on many of our visits she would prepare not one, but two main dishes, such as roast beef and salmon along with freshly baked bread, pies and cookies. All to start our mouths watering the minute we entered her home. I miss her much! I miss our phone conversations, our visits with her, her stories of long ago, her laughter and her love. I will never forget the essence of this wonderful woman I will always hold dear to my heart, and I thank God for the opportunity of knowing her. Someday, we will meet again and I will hug her so tight.
Sandra Martindale
(daughter-in-law)##imported-begin##Sandra Martindale##imported-end##
I worked at UPS with Esther for many years, she was always such a good worker. She also served the UPS Women's League at their luncheon meetings. I remember fondly the year that Gwen Phibb's scheduled a special dinner at the president's home & insisted Esther needed to come & serve. It happened to be on Oct 18th and Esther was very surprised when she arrived and was greeted by her family and friends. Will miss Esther very much. Grace Mills##imported-begin##Grace Mills##imported-end##
In the summer of 1993 I bought a house next door to Lloyd & Esther. I got to know them both pretty well, as my craft is woodworking as was Lloyd's. Esther would bake fabulous pastries and bring over treats for my family. After Lloyd passed away Esther stayed steady in her resolve. She would confide beyond the fact that she missed him so, she felt that her life was to keep active and moving forward. And that she did. Three months before she passed away, she was mowing her lawn both front and back. She would ask for an occasional pull on the starter cord but the rest was she. This past summer at 91 years, Esther painted the exterior of her house, up to the highest point reachable by a small stepladder, only hiring professionals to finish the top portions. Esther is one of those remarkable people most of us meet only once in a lifetime… I'm so glad for the privilege of knowing her.##imported-begin##Steve Cox##imported-end##
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I still remember the popcorn, no butter, only salt at the breakfast nook at her home. A great woman to everyone and parent to the three children. God bless you all. An old friend of Lloyd Jr.##imported-begin##Bruce Dart##imported-end##
Hello. I worked with your mother at UPS in food services. What a kind, loving lady she was. I helped her with some of the parties and she always did such a wonderful job. I will cherish her memory forever. My heartfelt support to all of you.
-Sharon Browning##imported-begin##Sharon Browning##imported-end##
