Esther Ladean Wilson

Esther Ladean Wilson, of Mesa, AZ, passed away with her family by her side on January 17, 2015 at the age of 88. She was born July 11, 1926 in Topeka, KS to James and Ruth [Little] Goodson. Esther worked for many years as a waitress and hostess and various different restaurants. She loved to collect dolls go dancing and go shopping and in her earlier years enjoyed working with ceramics and sewing. Esther is survived by her loving husband Harold Eugene Wilson and would have been celebrating their 43rd wedding anniversary on February 12th. She is also survived by her beloved children Patricia (Mike) Morrissey, Melvin “Mobo” (Cathy) Wright, Cathy Drljaca, Michael J. (Tammy) Wright and Joy (Tony) Aune; step children, Anita (Larry) Graves and Larry (Marion) Wilson, ; her brother Gary (Judy) Goodson and sister Eva Anthony; as well as 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held at Mariposa Gardens Funeral Care 400 S. Power Rd, Mesa AZ. Services are pending and will be held in Hutchinson, Kansas.