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Esther Solberg Obituary

Esther C. Solberg, 95, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, January 20th, 2011. She was born on September 12, 1915, in Canby, Oregon, to Arndt and Marit (Bjornabak)Boe. Esther married John O. Solberg, July 20, 1941. She will be remembered for her love for the Lord, family, and music. God blessed her with a talent for the piano, that she used for His glory, as a pastor's wife, in the different congregations they served. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, husband John and infant son, John Eugene. She is survived by son, Marvin (Diane), daughter Carolyn, grandchildren Britta, Tryg, Ingrid, Lang, Greta, Jen and Hart. Visitation is Thursday, January 27, 7-9pm, at Triumph Lutheran Church 5719 Church Rd Ferndale, WA. Graveside service Friday January 28, 1pm at Enterprise Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, January 29, 1 PM at Triumph Lutheran Church. Memorials may be made to Lighthouse Mission PO Box 548, Bellingham WA 98227. Share memories with family at www.sigsfuneralservices.com

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Jan. 26, 2011.

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Bev Hagstrom

January 31, 2011

What a great celebration of my Great Aunt Esther's life on Saturday! To see and hear all the expressions of love would have made Esther very proud and content in knowing that she indeed lived a wonderful life!

Rev. Stan Olsen

January 28, 2011

To the Family of Esther Solberg,

I want to express sincere condolences and my deepest sympathy to you at the passing of your mother and grandmother, Esther. She and your Dad, John, served the Lord well in the context of the Lutheran Brethren, and for that we give thanks to them and to the Lord. May He be your rock and comfort during this time of grief and loss.

Rev. Stan Olsen
CLB Pacific Regional Pastor

Jon & Dianne Rice

January 27, 2011

Carolyn, we are praying for you during this time of the loss of your precious mother and close friend. Although you will miss her greatly, may you find comfort knowing that she is now in heaven with her Lord and Savior. She has always been a loving Christian example. I have fond memories of her playing the piano at church and your mom and dad singing duets together. May God's close presence bring you comfort. We love you, Carolyn!

Jon & Dianne Rice

January 27, 2011

Carolyn, we are praying for you during this time of the loss of your precious mother and close friend. Although you will greatly miss her, may you find comfort in knowing that she is now home with her Lord & Savior. She has always been a loving Christian example to us all. I have fond memories of her playing the piano at church and your mom & dad singing duets together. May God's close presence comfort you during this time. We love you, Carolyn.

Jim Erickson

January 27, 2011

Marv, Please accept my condolences at this time when you are keenly feeling the loss of your mother. Praise God for the many years He gave her here on earth, years in which she made Jesus look good to all those who knew her.

Bev Hagstrom

January 27, 2011

Carolyn, Marv and Grandchildren, I can only relate to your loss and the depth of it based on my own loss of my Father. There is one huge consolation - Your Mother and Grandmother and my Great-Aunt is now in the presence of her Lord and Savior celebrating - and probably playing her beloved Hymns on the Celestial Piano! What a reunion it must be! The lifelong memories never leave your heart - and while the hole may be large on a daily basis - the memories and love will fill it back in! God Bless all of you - and all of us - as we gather on Saturday to celebrate a life lived wonderfully, gracefully and especially spiritually! Great Niece - Bev

Vic schoessler

January 26, 2011

Carolyn, I am deeply sorry to read of your loss. Your mother was absolutely one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I still remember how she would have me sit next to her on the piano bench when she was trying to teach me my part during choir practice. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

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