Esther Mary Wall Obituary (1943

Esther Mary Wall of Ellensburg, most recently residing in College Place, WA, passed away peacefully Jan. 8, 2013 in Grass Valley, OR, where she was staying with her brother. Esther was born to Mick and Mildred Wheeler Oct. 10, 1943, at Ellensburg Valley General Hospital. She attended Washington Grade School, Morgan Middle School, and Ellensburg High School. She spent her junior and senior years at Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, WA, where she graduated and received her diploma in 1961. After graduation she attended Walla Walla College and then returned to Ellensburg getting a job at Bernath Nursing Home (now Royal Vista) where she met the 'LOVE OF HER LIFE', Ben. They married on Nov. 25, 1965 and made their home here in Ellensburg. Esther worked 25 years at Central Washington College as a secretary. In 1980 she joined F.I.S.H. Food Bank as their coordinator. Over the 25 years at F.I.S.H. she assisted families who really needed help and she loved doing it! Esther will always be remembered as a very caring, sensitive and loving person. She was special! Esther was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister, and loving husband. She is survived by her brother Charley Wheeler, nephews Mick and LeRoy Wheeler, Sky (Karri) Shelton, Scott (Kay) Shelton, and Jack (Mary) Seth; a niece Sharon (Sam) Ellison; and several great nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration service will be held for Esther on April 7, 2013, at 2 PM at the Seventh Day Adventist Church located at 415 W. 14th Ave. in Ellensburg. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to F.I.S.H. Food Bank in Esther's honor. SERVICES Funeral service Sunday, April 07, 2013 2:00 PM Seventh Day Adventist Church 415 W. 14th Ave. Ellensburg, WA 98926