Esther Turner

She was born September 16, 1932 to Emil and Martha Albrecht on a farm in Staunton Illinois. She grew up with three brothers, Robert, Richard, and Emil in a simple house with no electricity and no plumbing. Esther began grade school in a one-room schoolhouse on the family farm, and went on to graduate from Barnes Nursing School in 1953. That same year she married Lewis John Turner, Jr. They bought a house in Shrewsbury Missouri and raised four children together. In 1966, they moved to Webster Groves where Esther lived until her death.

Esther was a loving mother to Lewis John, Patricia (Jerry), Michael, and Holly; grandmother to Todd (Liza), Elaine (Adam), Eric, Noel, Merri, and Casey; great-grandmother to Lillian, Georgia, and Hazel. She is survived by her brother Emil and his wife, Maryann, and a sister-in-law Mary Ann. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lewis, her brothers, Robert and Richard, grandchildren, Doug and Christie, and daughter-in-law, Gina.

She was much loved by Robert Kersulov, Colette Schmidt, Carolyn Schaefermeyer, and her many nieces, nephews, co-workers, friends, and neighbors.

Esther was dedicated to her career as a nurse. After getting her Bachelors Degree, she ran the Cardiac Cath Lab at St. Mary's and later, Deaconess Hospitals until her retirement. After retirement, Lewis and she traveled and spent time with their family and friends. Esther loved gardening, sewing, crocheting, and cooking. She was pretty amazing. She was adored and cherished by all.

Visitation will be at Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary 6464 Chippewa 63109 on Saturday, October 24, 2020 from 9 to 11am, with a Celebration of Esther's Life to commence at 11am. Interment with her husband, Lewis, will take place immediately after the service at Lakewood Cemetery in Affton Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Melanoma Research Alliance in Esther's memory are greatly appreciated.

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