Esther Sachiko Burns

After high school graduation Esther started her occupational field as a cosmetologist and later pursued work as a bookkeeper for various companies to include Boulder Electric Motor, Blue Mountain Arts, Boulder, CO, and MicroAge Computer, Mesa, AZ. A daughter, Kristina Burns was born on January 10, 1971.

Esther was challenged with medical issues for many years; however, she was able to enjoy activities such as quilting and other handcrafts and was an avid Denver Broncos fan.

Esther was preceded in death by her mother, Kimi Sato; her daughter, Kristy (age 12); and a sister, Diane Sato Edmonds of Arvada, CO. Esther is survived by a brother, Richard M. Sato of Mesa, AZ; sisters, Marie Sumi Sato Holtzman of Poway, CA; and Theresa Sato Johansson Snyder of Broomfield, CO. Additionally, she is survived by nieces and nephews: John W. Johansson of Fort Lupton, CO; Tyler J. Johansson of Denver, CO; Stephanie C. Johansson of Telluride, CO; Rebecca Marinelli of Thornton, CO; Steve Norton of Littleton, CO; Kim Holtzman Lochtefeld of San Diego, CA; Danielle Edmonds of Houston, TX; and Stephen Edmonds of Arvada, CO.

Family members have planned a private ceremony for Esther.

Contributions, in lieu-of flowers, can be made to: American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202. For donations by mail: P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023; or contact https://diabetes.org/coron

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