Esther A. Trotter, age 67 of Longmont died February 18, 2013 at Longmont United Hospital. Esther was born March 29, 1945 in Trinidad, Colorado to Doyle and Bessie (Richardson) Harper. Esther was part of the last graduating class of the old Longmont High School. She married David A. Trotter on July 5, 1963 at the Church of Christ in Longmont. Esther worked in contractor sales at Wicks Lumber Company and as an Executive Assistant at American Family Insurance.
Esther was a lifelong resident of Longmont and she and her husband were past members of the VFW and the Moose Lodge. Her hobbies included jigsaw and crossword puzzles, creating stained glass pictures, bowling and gambling. She particularly loved going to Blackhawk and Las Vegas. Esther was known as a wonderful cook and no one ever left her home hungry. She most loved spending time with her extended family, especially her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband David of Longmont, two sons, James Trotter and his wife Hilary of Longmont and John Trotter of Longmont. One daughter survives, Jodi Jenkins (Trotter) of Longmont. Three sisters survive, Evelyn Wright of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Sylvia Smith of Phoenix, Arizona and Marilyn Brophy of East Palatka, Florida. Esther is also survived by four grand children, Kyle Bryan, Mitchell Trotter, Hope Trotter and Macenzie Trotter all of Longmont. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother and 3 sisters.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 25, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Howe Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, CO 80501.
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