Esther was born in Pueblo Colorado on July 27, 1922. She married Merle Alfred Dawson in Syracuse, Kansas on December 22, 1940 and moved to Yakima in 1966.
Esther was involved with the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She enjoyed giving to those who were in need which included blankets, quilts and other hand made gifts. She loved spending her time quilting, sewing, knitting, reading books and playing dominoes with her grandchildren.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband Merle Dawson, her daughter Connie Browne and her brother Edward Guthals.
Esther is survived by her brother and sister in law, Don and Sue Guthals, 2 sons and daughter in laws, Doug and Debbie Dawson, Bob and Kris Dawson and 1 daughter Fran Mauritson. She also is survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
The family is so very grateful for the loving care that was provided by the staff of Sweet Meadows Family Adult Home, Ponderosa Retirement Center and Chaplaincy Hospice Care.
Our mother was one of our biggest cheerleaders and was always there no matter what. Thank you Mom for all you have done for all of us.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday December 11, 2021 at 10am at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 801 Tieton Dr. Yakima Washington. Private burial will be held later that day for family only at West Hills Memorial Park . Arrangements by Langevin El Paraiso Funeral Home. Please visit lepfuneralhome.com to share a memory or condolences to the family.
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