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Esther P. Swackhammer
November 29, 1931 ~ December 19, 2017 (age 86) 86 Years Old Light a Candle
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A candle was lit by Karla Jae Hubbard
on January 5, 2018 2:53 AM
A candle was lit by Karla Jae Hubbard
on January 5, 2018 2:50 AM
It's been a hard journey for me since learning of the passing of my beloved Aunt Esther. She was sister with my mama Sylvia and sister in law to my daddy Carl. She raised me some years when I was young. Times was hard back then. Aunt Esther and Uncle Lee's home had a pump well and an outhouse in them days. Work was hard with drawing your water for anything with filling up wash tubs for laundry, dishes, and bathing... but Aunt Esther always had a smile to her eyes, a quick wit and could make you laugh all day. She taught me to bake her cut out and decorated sugar cookies at Christmas time and every Easter she'd bring down to grandmas one of her decorated coconut sheetcakes with jellybeans on em. I recall us having some real good times. We hitchhiked to grandmas and back...was far away...talks we'd have along the way about life. I recall all of us, her brothers Jim and Phil, my mama, dad, and me would go down to the cabin and go mushroom, Paw Paws, and berry picking with great grandma when in season and canning up jars of the fruit for winter times. I have many treasured memories of Aunt Esther. She was a wonderful woman, a rare gem. I was blessed by having her in my family and I loved her very much. My condolences to her extended family. May you find peace in knowing she is in Heaven. When you start to shed a tear, remember the good times always and smile with blissful memories of her...she would be smiling then too. May God bless .
It's been a hard journey for me since learning of the passing of my beloved Aunt Esther. She was sister with my mama Sylvia and sister in law to my daddy Carl. She raised me some years when I was young. Times was hard back then. Aunt Esther and Uncle Lee's home had a pump well and an outhouse in them days. Work was hard with drawing your water for anything with filling up wash tubs for laundry, dishes, and bathing... but Aunt Esther always had a smile to her eyes, a quick wit and could make you laugh all day. She taught me to bake her cut out and decorated sugar cookies at Christmas time and every Easter she'd bring down to grandmas one of her decorated coconut sheetcakes with jellybeans on em. I recall us having some real good times. We hitchhiked to grandmas and back...was far away...talks we'd have along the way about life. I recall all of us, her brothers Jim and Phil, my mama, dad, and me would go down to the cabin and go mushroom, Paw Paws, and berry picking with great grandma when in season and canning up jars of the fruit for winter times. I have many treasured memories of Aunt Esther. She was a wonderful woman, a rare gem. I was blessed by having her in my family and I loved her very much. My condolences to her extended family. May you find peace in knowing she is in Heaven. When you start to shed a tear, remember the good times always and smile with blissful memories of her...she would be smiling then too. May God bless .
A candle was lit by Kelli Brown
on December 19, 2017 9:08 PM
Grandma, I don't even know where to begin. I'm already lost without you. I want to wake up and pretend this is all a dream! The house is empty without you. I want to see u in the rocker looking out the window counting cars again. I want to be able to look in the camera and check on you but I can't. I want nothing more than to sit with you and turn back time. The past 32 years of my life and the memories we shared are all I have left. I want you to know that there is not one ounce of me that regrets having you move in with me 4 years ago. I would do it all over again if I could. The past 4 years have been part of the most trying times but also the best times of my life. I know that Danika kept you going but this time you were just far too weak. Watching the joy in your eyes when you just look at "the baby" melts my heart each time I get that image in my head. I know she was your precious angel but now your ours. I'm thankful your no longer suffering but I'm not sure how I will get through. I hope you give me signs you are still here with us and watching over us. While you may be surprised you have also put a stamp on Kevin's heart. He's tough on the outside but you grew in his heart. Kevin, Danika, and myself will not be the same without you here. I can't wait to see you again one day grandma. I love you more than I could ever express! Rest in heaven my sweet granny. You will be forever missed!
Grandma, I don't even know where to begin. I'm already lost without you. I want to wake up and pretend this is all a dream! The house is empty without you. I want to see u in the rocker looking out the window counting cars again. I want to be able to look in the camera and check on you but I can't. I want nothing more than to sit with you and turn back time. The past 32 years of my life and the memories we shared are all I have left. I want you to know that there is not one ounce of me that regrets having you move in with me 4 years ago. I would do it all over again if I could. The past 4 years have been part of the most trying times but also the best times of my life. I know that Danika kept you going but this time you were just far too weak. Watching the joy in your eyes when you just look at "the baby" melts my heart each time I get that image in my head. I know she was your precious angel but now your ours. I'm thankful your no longer suffering but I'm not sure how I will get through. I hope you give me signs you are still here with us and watching over us. While you may be surprised you have also put a stamp on Kevin's heart. He's tough on the outside but you grew in his heart. Kevin, Danika, and myself will not be the same without you here. I can't wait to see you again one day grandma. I love you more than I could ever express! Rest in heaven my sweet granny. You will be forever missed!
A candle was lit by Kelli Brown
on December 19, 2017 8:26 PM
A candle was lit by Dan & Jan
on December 19, 2017 6:58 PM
Message from Kevin Brown
December 19, 2017 6:09 PM
Granny you are already missed at home, it's just not the same here without you, I know you are watching over us all and I promise to take care of your two baby girls Kelli & Danika until my last day here on earth, I may need your help from time to time and I know you'll be listening, I want you to know I love you and will miss you, it was a pleasure to have you in my life, Rest In Peace sweet Angel
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