ESTHER UNRUH

1913 - 2005

Mrs. Esther Lenore Unruh, beloved wife of the late Mr. David D. Unruh, of Taber, passed away at the Taber Hospital on Saturday, March 5, 2005 at the age of 92 years.
Esther was born January, 26, 1913, in Beiseker, Alberta where she was raised and educated. She worked as a nursing aid for a number of years before she married David Unruh in 1954. In 1955 they moved to Hays where they farmed until retiring to Taber in 1986. Esther enjoyed embroidery, quilting and crocheting. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.
Esther will be lovingly remembered by her daughter, Loralei Byatt of Detroit, Michigan; her grandchildren Allan (Pam) Wright, Denise (Wim) Los, Tammy (Don) Vriend and Terry Wright as well as 10 great-grandchildren and one great great-granddaughter. Also left to cherish her memory are David's brothers and sisters Abe (Helen) Unruh, Johanna (Henry) Herfort, Henry (Sue) Unruh, Elizabeth (Henry) Rempel, Jake (Mary) Unruh and Anne Unruh.
Esther was predeceased by her parents, her children Dale, Dell, Arlene, Allan, Florence and Dallas as well as twelve brothers and sisters and by her brother-in-law Pete Unruh.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, March 9, 2005 from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.  
A Funeral Service will be held at Vauxhall Mennonite Brethren Church, 320 - 9 Street North, Vauxhall on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Mike Lemon and Gerhard Reimer officiating. Interment to follow at Vauxhall Mennonite Cemetery.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Esther's name may be made directly to Taber Long Term Care, 4326 - 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta  T1G 1N9.