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Esther Beddow Obituary
BEDDOW,
Esther Mae
(Age 86)
Passed away Monday, January 17, 2011 in Spokane WA. Esther was a wonderful, caring, loving mother and grandmother. Her devotion to being a homemaker and mother was foremost. Esther and her husband Russell traveled a lot during his 21 years in the US Air Force. A devout Catholic she loved her church. Esther had a passion for gardening and yard beautification, it was her therapy. She is survived by daughters Cathy (Eugene) Smith, Rita (Barry) Pishko and Sandy Ludiker; brother Glenn Schempp; sister Donna Fegret; grandchildren Eugene, Michael, Kimberly, Karen and Brandon; and 10 great-grandchildren. Esther was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Russell Beddow. She was greatly loved and will be missed. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 28, 2011 with Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 29, both at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4521 N. Arden Rd., Otis Orchards, WA. Please sign Esther's online guestbook at www.hennesseyfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to:
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandy Ludiker
January 23, 2011
My mother was my best friend. She was always there for me in good times & in bad. I will miss her every day of my life. I love you mom.
Connie Davis
January 23, 2011
I send my condolences to the whole Beddow family for their loss of Esther.
May you find strength in knowing that she is now with the Lord and is no longer in pain, is no longer confused and will be waiting to see you all again in your own time.
Sending big hugs to my sister-in-law Sandy (Rosemary) and her 3 great kids, Kim, Karen, and Brandon, along with their children as well. Love you all and will be keeping you in my thoughts.
Kimberly Cox
January 23, 2011
May Grandma go with God and rest in peace. She is dearly missed and greatly loved by many.
Gene Smith jr
January 23, 2011
I would like to say that my Grandmother was a great woman and will be missed by many, but never forgotten.
I would also like to thank Barry and Rita for taking her into there home and giving her a better quality of life in the final years of her life.
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