She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Nicolas Kusalo; and nephew, Kenneth Kusalo.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Karen E. Pedersen, of Shawnee, OK; grandson, Joshua Murphy, Shawnee, OK; sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Don Forsstrom of Fresno; grandniece and grandnephew; and a number of cousins.
Visitation will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Monday, November 3, 2014, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
A Funeral Service will be held at Stephens & Bean Chapel on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.
Remembrances may be made to Biola Congregational Church, P.O.Box 307, Biola, CA 93606; or to the Salvation Army, 1854 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721.
Arrangements under the direction of Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel, Fresno, CA.
