Esther Leola (Roberts)Orness' Obituary
Esther Leola Orness 1916 2014 Passed away on February 5, 2014. Esther was one of four children born to Don and Mildred Roberts in Faulkton, South Dakota April 23, 1916. After graduating from Faulkton High in 1935, she was employed at a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She followed her parents to Washington State in 1937, where she met and married Elmer B. Orness. After a successful career in fashion sales, Esther enjoyed traveling and wintering in Arizona. She loved painting and her Mariners. She knew all their names, where they played and watched every pitch of every game. Esther is survived by her son Roger L. Orness, of Milton; a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Elmer B. Orness, her sister Audrey Neil, and brothers Jack Roberts and Merle Roberts. Esther was a long time resident in Milton for 68 years. She was active in the community a charter member of BSLC. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, February 22nd at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 2306 Milton Way in Milton at 11 am.
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