1931
Esther
2020
Esther B. Johnson
October 21, 1931 — February 25, 2020
Esther Johnson, 88, died February 25, 2020 in Salem, OR. She was born in Aumsville, Oregon on October 21, 1931 to John & Edna Keudell. Esther was the second of eight children in her immediate family. Her father having been married before, brought four half siblings to the mix. This made for a dozen total of John Keudell children.
Esther was a graduate of Stayton High School Class of ’48 and took an active role in the organization of their annual reunions as of late. Upon graduation, Esther began a bookkeeping career that spanned over 20 plus years. She met her future husband, Carl R. Johnson, while working for Philippi Ford in Stayton. They were married on June 10, 1951. A move into a new house in Stayton, built with their hands, and 2 children were soon to follow. In 1959 a new house in Keizer, OR became their family home and is where Esther resided until her death. Esther & Carl enjoyed raising family, travel, playing bridge, bowling, dancing, camping, and attending plays until his death in 1992.
In 1995 Esther was blessed with the addition of an extended family to her life when partnering with a long ago high school classmate, Ken Boedigheimer. They too enjoyed family, travel, playing bridge, dancing, gardening and attending plays until his in death in 2010.
Over the years Esther was also active with SAS Bridge Club, VFW Auxiliary, and Red Hats. She took pride in being an original member of the Ladies of the Elks and served as a volunteer for Town House Senior Meals for 20 years.
She was our glue, the peace maker, the phone call, the family history consultant, a non-judgmental advisor, and treasured role model.
Esther is survived by her CHILDREN - daughter, Linda Sears Hillsboro, OR and son, David Johnson (Gale) Renton, WA, GRANDCHILDREN- Patrick Sears, Eric Sears, Kristina Ashley, Carl Johnson, & Sarah Woltzen and 6 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, her brother, Ken Keudell (Molly) Beaverton, sister, Lenore Patterson (Charles) Midwest City, OK, and sister, Myrtle Horrocks (Jerry) Chehalis, WA, EXTENDED FAMILY- son, Leo Boedigheimer (Cheryl) Vancouver, WA and son, Jeff Boedigheimer (Mirella) Gaston, OR., Grandchildren- David, Andrew & Amy Boedigheimer.
A celebration of life will be postponed for now and set for a later date due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
In lieu of flowers suggest donations to Shriners Hospital for Children or Pentacle Theatre.
Esther was a graduate of Stayton High School Class of ’48 and took an active role in the organization of their annual reunions as of late. Upon graduation, Esther began a bookkeeping career that spanned over 20 plus years. She met her future husband, Carl R. Johnson, while working for Philippi Ford in Stayton. They were married on June 10, 1951. A move into a new house in Stayton, built with their hands, and 2 children were soon to follow. In 1959 a new house in Keizer, OR became their family home and is where Esther resided until her death. Esther & Carl enjoyed raising family, travel, playing bridge, bowling, dancing, camping, and attending plays until his death in 1992.
In 1995 Esther was blessed with the addition of an extended family to her life when partnering with a long ago high school classmate, Ken Boedigheimer. They too enjoyed family, travel, playing bridge, dancing, gardening and attending plays until his in death in 2010.
Over the years Esther was also active with SAS Bridge Club, VFW Auxiliary, and Red Hats. She took pride in being an original member of the Ladies of the Elks and served as a volunteer for Town House Senior Meals for 20 years.
She was our glue, the peace maker, the phone call, the family history consultant, a non-judgmental advisor, and treasured role model.
Esther is survived by her CHILDREN - daughter, Linda Sears Hillsboro, OR and son, David Johnson (Gale) Renton, WA, GRANDCHILDREN- Patrick Sears, Eric Sears, Kristina Ashley, Carl Johnson, & Sarah Woltzen and 6 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN, her brother, Ken Keudell (Molly) Beaverton, sister, Lenore Patterson (Charles) Midwest City, OK, and sister, Myrtle Horrocks (Jerry) Chehalis, WA, EXTENDED FAMILY- son, Leo Boedigheimer (Cheryl) Vancouver, WA and son, Jeff Boedigheimer (Mirella) Gaston, OR., Grandchildren- David, Andrew & Amy Boedigheimer.
A celebration of life will be postponed for now and set for a later date due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
In lieu of flowers suggest donations to Shriners Hospital for Children or Pentacle Theatre.
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