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Michael Hsu
August 23, 2025
You were truly the best person in my world mom. I miss you everyday wishing I could get back time with you. You were the one I could always look up too and talk too. Wish we could travel the world together see where your roots started. Life in this world isn´t the same without you in my life.
Judith Smith-Ross
January 8, 2024
Dearest Esther, my baby sister, since you have been called home, your older sisters, Sharon Lorraine Powless, and Marline Ann Merrill have joined you in Heaven. My husband, Gary Wallace Ross recently passed this year, and is also in the comfort of our Lord's arms. I wish you peace, and rest, and love. Always, Judith
Michael Hsu
January 5, 2024
It’s been 11 years since you left this world. I miss you dearly and will always will. You was the greatest mom and grandma I could ever ask for love you and miss you
Susan Shue
October 15, 2022
I am so sorry to see this how does life get away from us you were my best friend in elementary school the last time I saw you we each had one son a piece I think about you very often and our life the silly things we did and and friends we had miss you RIP my friend Love Susan
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Michael Hsu
April 7, 2021
Years have gone by but it seems like yesterday still. Their are not enough words to describe you as a mother or as a person. I miss and love you so much mom. Time doesn’t fill this and never will.
January 5, 2020
Neighbor, co-worker, and friend. I fondly recall your kindness and laughter. You had a loving, generous spirit that showed how genuinely you cared for others. I was blessed to have known you.
Judith Smith-Ross
July 27, 2017
Happy Birthday, Baby Sister. I love you, and miss you so...
Michael Hsu
January 4, 2016
Today is 3 years you have passed. It doesn't get any easier. Miss you all the time holidays isn't the same without you. Love you miss you
Hao-Jan Hsu
December 25, 2015
to my Dear wife Esther Hsu wish you have a wonderful merry Christmas and a happy new year love you always and miss you for many more years to come .
Hao-Jan Hsu
November 28, 2015
Happy Thanksgiving We had gather dinner over mark and Michael his friend ben and I and Madison mark did try to cook the meal like you and its a wonderful dinner but without you there its never same Love you always
Michael Hsu
November 26, 2015
Hey mother this time of the year I miss you even more. Miss all your cooking it's not the same with you not being here. Miss you and Love you mother Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for all you did for my family and will never forget it.
Hao-Jan Hsu
July 27, 2015
July 27 1958 about 1:40 pm was a very special day a angel was born on this world her name is Esther Viola Hsu was my Dear Loving wife Happy Birthday I do miss you and love you Everyday
Michael Hsu
July 27, 2015
July 27th a very special person was born she will never be forgotten. She was one of the greatest women ever. Best mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. She always put others before herself she was the one you could count on regardless. I miss you mom everyday you were the greatest. Happy Birthday I will always miss you and love you.
Judith Smith-Ross
July 26, 2015
July 27th is a very special day. Happy Birthday, Baby Sister...I love you and miss you.
hao -jan hsu
July 7, 2015
just to say hello and always miss you and love you.
Michael Hsu
May 12, 2015
Happy Mothers Day I will always miss and love you like you were here. I could never thank you enough of everything you have done for me and the girls.
Hao-Jan Hsu
May 11, 2015
To my dear wife Esther Hsu just to say wish you have a happy mother day and miss you and love you always.
Hao-Jan Hsu
March 26, 2015
My dear Esther Hsu our dog Snowy she is doing ok, gat sick from her dog snack, last Friday 3-20-2015 was the first day of spring, brought you some spring flowers hope you like, will be miss you and love you always.
Hao-Jan Hsu
March 1, 2015
Just to say hello and always will be miss you and love you
Michael Hsu
January 23, 2015
Miss you everyday mom will always will. Love you
Hao-Jan Hsu
December 25, 2014
My Dear wife Esther Hsu and Mr Ling Hsu one more year gone by, wish you both have a wonderful Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, miss you and Love you both.
Michael Hsu
November 29, 2014
Mom holidays isn't the same with you gone. I miss the foods you always prepared miss you love you
Happy Thanksgiving
Hao-Jan Hsu
November 27, 2014
To my dear wife Esther and my dad Ling and Francis (Cat),Happy Thanksgiving to you all and miss you all and love you all.
hao-jan Hsu
November 9, 2014
hi my dear Esther just to let you known our cat Mr FranCis pass way last Thursday 11-06-2014, I did what I can to take care of him , and now he is with you , may God bless him , and I always will be miss you both and love you .
Michael Hsu
October 25, 2014
I wanted to thank you for giving birth to me Oct 25th 1983 I will always miss you and Love you..... The whole family misses you mom
Michael Hsu
October 1, 2014
Hey mom everyday that goes by I think about you and how the greatest mom grandma you were. Miss you and Love you
Hao-Jan Hsu
August 21, 2014
To my Dear wife Esther Hsu, today is our special day, to wish you Happy Anniversary 38 years, still LOve you Miss you very much ,every day of my life. Love Always your Husband Hao-Jan Hsu
July 28, 2014
Happy B'day in your heavenly home. Wish you were still here, but you are in our hearts always. You were such a wonderful and fun friend. Mary
Hao-Jan Hsu
July 27, 2014
Happy Birthday my dear wife Esther Hsu , wish you were here with me, and I will always love you and miss you, your husband Hao-Jan Hsu.
Michael Hsu
July 27, 2014
Happy Birthday Mom will always miss you and Love you
Judith Smith-Ross
July 27, 2014
Happy Birthday, Tinker Bell. Miss you and love you.
Hao-Jan Hsu
July 11, 2014
just to say hi, has been about one and half year, still love you and miss very much, your husband Hao-Jan Hsu love you always.
Michael Hsu
May 11, 2014
Wanted to wish you a Happy Mother's Day. I Miss You and Love You Mother
Hao-Jan Hsu
May 11, 2014
My dear wife Esther Hsu and to wish you have a wonderful Happy Mothers day, Love you all ways and miss you .
Michael Hsu
May 4, 2014
Mom wish you were here. I will always remember the times you were here for me. Love you & Miss you
Hao-Jan Hsu
April 20, 2014
to my dear wife Esther Hsu and My dad Mr Ling Hsu to wish you both have a Happy Ester and Miss you both and Love you both always.
Michael Hsu
March 30, 2014
Hey mom there isn't a day I don't miss you and wish we could talk.
Hao-Jan Hsu
March 28, 2014
had been over a year already last week it was begins spring, me and the animals we are doing ok, we all do miss you and my dad very much, every one is doing ok, nathen and michelle both had some health issue but they will be doing ok.with god blessing we all do love you and my dad very much.
Michael Hsu
February 5, 2014
Wish you were here mom. I know you would be so happy that SEATTLE SEAHAWKS WON THE SUPER BOWL...... Wish you were here to see it......Miss you Love you Mother
Michael Hsu
January 7, 2014
Well guess my last entry didn't go through. A year has passed but I still miss you as much as the day you left us like any other day. You were the best mother I could ever ask for. I know you are in a better place without pain. I will always think of you
January 4, 2014
How can it already be a year since you've been gone? I see the hole that is still in the lives of your three men. I feel the regret of not having spent more time with you, but feel blessed to have had you in my life at all.
Your spirit is so strong that I still feel the warmth of love that you spread. You have taught me much about love and family, and I will always admire the woman that I knew.
Today we'll go to your grave and place flowers and say our private words.
May you continue to rest in peace.
Love,
Cindy
Hao-Jan Hsu
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas to my Dear wife Esther Hsu and my dad Ling Hsu, The many years of wonderful memories go on forever and missing you both and love you always.
Michael Hsu
December 25, 2013
Merry Christmas!!!! Christmas isn't the same without truly missed.
Love You Mom
December 13, 2013
My dear wife Esther Hsu
to wish you have a Merry Xmas and happy
holiday, and without you here with me
not thing is same, I do miss you and love you very much and I love you with all, my words, my life, my heart, and I hope you know, how much I mean it, today, every day, and always.
Your Devoted Husband
Hao-Jan Hsu
Michael Hsu
December 4, 2013
Thanksgiving wasn't the same without you. Miss you very much went to drop off some flowers at your grave site your marker was really nice. Mom I miss you and love you very much
Michael Hsu
October 24, 2013
Tomorrow is my birthday which I thank you for giving birth to me and being the greatest mother I could have ever have asked for. I hope i made you a proud mother through all my ups and downs. Miss you like always
Mary Linxwiler
October 12, 2013
Esther,
Your family had a lovely memorial funeral
for you on your birthday. I wanted to speak about you, but couldn't. I would have told all of them what a wonderful friend you have always been. How devoted to your job, and your husband and kids and your grandkids. You were one of a kind and I love you. Today I am
missing you even more as it is the anniversary of my husbands death 11 yrs. ago. But he is still in my heart and as are you. The memories go on forever. Again my deepest condolences to
Mark, Michael and Mark and grandkids.
Michael Hsu
October 7, 2013
It's been 10 months still missing you. Laid som fresh flowers for you today. At the same time I tell you I love you and miss you. Your were the best mom and grandma I could ever ask for. We all miss you who knew you.
Michael Hsu
September 6, 2013
Hey mom another month passes I still think of you. Miss you forever and love you forever. I was greatful to have a great mother like you.
Judith Smith-Ross
July 8, 2013
Hi, Esther. Please understand. I posted a message to you on July 4th, but it has not appeared.
I love you, Baby Sister. I miss you.
I know it will take time for us to come to grips with you being gone. You are in the comfort of God's embrace, and I am at peace with knowing that you are being well attended to. But, that doesn't mean that I don't miss you. Honey, I miss you every single day. It is real torment to not see you, or touch you, or laugh with you. Oh, God! What misery your absence has made in my life. My heart is heavy with the loss of you. I was going to be Mrs. Scott...and you were going to be Mrs. Bales...please let it be that way when I meet you in Christ's Kingdom.
I love you. I miss you.
Judith
Michael Hsu
July 7, 2013
Another month passes still have you in memory. When will the sadness go away. Missing the talks we had and things we did. Everyday I have a time of thinking of you and missing you. Michelle says grandma is in heaven now not in her room when we were at your house today we all miss you.
Carolyn Hyman
June 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Esther was one of the funniest women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Even though it had been many years, I am saddened by her passing. The love she had for her family, her tenacity, and her feisty personality was always an example. My condolences to both Mark and Michael...
Michael Hsu
June 5, 2013
Hi mom I want to say I miss you more and more. I wish you were here with me and the girls without pain. Everyday that goes by I miss you and love you even more. If you were here we be talking about my upcoming trip to Alaska for work and you would say keep warm and get plenty of rest. You were the best mom I could ever have and I thank you again for everything you giving me and my family love you. Missing You Everyday
Judith Smith-Ross
June 5, 2013
Esther, can you hear my cry for you?
Can you feel the need I have to hold you?
Can you feel my desperation to talk with you?
I know you had to go, for it was a blessing God gave you. No more pain, no more despair. No more no more no more...
I just don't know how to live without you here.
My life is not the life it was when you were in it.
I can't get it to be the same. I need you and miss you so.
I don't know what to do or which way to turn.
I just want talk with you, to laugh... and to giggle.
I want to see your beautiful blue eyes.
I want to hold your hand.
I want to see you smile.
I want to cuddle with you on the couch like we did when we were kids.
I know you're all right. God is taking good care of you. Heaven is warm, and sweet and secure.
I just want to talk with you again...
I love you, Esther. I miss you...
Judith Smith-Ross
May 4, 2013
I don't think that you ever imagined how much pain I would be in if you were gone,
Because if you had; you wouldn't have left me.
Words just cannot express the feelings that have come with trying to let you go.
Every day is a struggle.
It's still hard for me to understand that you are really gone.
Sometimes, still, I don't know what to do with myself.
There have been days that I haven't wanted to get out of bed, and days that I would cry and cry and cry.
My eye will catch the artwork you made for me, and I will stop in my tracks and cry.
I see the pictures of you and me holding each other, smiling and loving life, and I cry.
Four months later and I still sit and stare at your pictures.
I miss your voice.
I miss your sweet smile,
I miss your beautiful blue eyes,
I miss your hugs,
I miss your funny stories,
I miss your phone calls,
I miss your laugh...
And your comforting ways.
Until I see you again,
I am always missing you!
No Words Can Explain How Much I Miss You!!! God has not created them yet.
I am broken.
You are a tiny little lady, but you left a huge hole in my heart.
I love you Esther. I miss you...
Michael Hsu
May 4, 2013
Hi mom it's been 4 months and I miss you so much. I wish you were here healthy and all here with the family. I love you mom
Michael Hsu
April 6, 2013
I think of you everyday mother just as much I miss you. The grandkids were with your favorite Eeyore the other day. Looking at the pictures I knew you would smile with tears. Me and the girls miss and love you very much
Judith Smith-Ross
April 5, 2013
If tears could build a stairway
and thoughts a memory lane
I'd walk right up to heaven
and bring you home again
No Farewell words were spoken
No time to say good-bye
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why.
My heart's still active in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No one can ever know.
But now I know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten
I pledge to you today
A hallowed place within my heart
Is where you'll always stay.
God knows why, with chilling touch,
Death gathers those we love so much,
And what now seems so strange and dim,
Will all be clear, when we meet Him.
I Knew you for a Moment...I love you Esther. I miss you.
Judith Smith-Ross
March 10, 2013
To those I have loved and to those who loved me,
When I am gone release me; let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
you must not tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love you can only guess,
how much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now it's time I travel on alone.
So grieve a while for me if you must,
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part,
So bless the memories within your heart.
I won't be far away for life goes on.
So if you need me call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me I'll be near,
And if you listen within your heart you'll hear,
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you must come this way alone,
I'll greet you with a smile and welcome you home.
I love you Esther. I miss you.
Michael Hsu
March 4, 2013
It's been two months feels like yesterday. I miss you the same I love you the same I wish you were still here. Mom you will always be in my heart and in my thoughts.
Charlene Spehar
February 12, 2013
Sincere condolences to the family.
Esther and I spent many years working at Puget Sound Hospital. She was honest, loyal, hard working and always ready with her beautiful smile. She loved the turkey tetrazzini at the cafeteria smothered in ranch dressing:)
Esther adored her family and was a wonderful wife, mother and friend.
We miss you, Esther!
Mary Linxwiler
February 12, 2013
Esther was one of my closest friends ever since she came to work at PSH when Michael was about 2 and Mark 7. She was my little pal and such a great friend. She was very talented and organized and she could always figure out a way to not only solve the problem but be creative in how to do it. She loved her family more than anything and her little grandaughters she was so proud of. I hated seeing her getting sicker as the time went on.
We didn't get together much lately but we always kept in touch by phone. I will never forget her unconditional friendship and love for all those she loved. Love you Esther, Mary Linxwiler
Mark Hsu
February 8, 2013
Mother you will forever be missed and always be in our hearts each and every day.
You have left us with many memories to cherish and remember you by.
You were many things to many people, but one of the most important qualities you have left us to remember you by was you were always a person we could look up to.
You were that person that if there was a shoulder that needed to be leaned on yours was always there to lean on no matter what the circumstances were.
You are now at peace yet still watching over those of us you cared ever so much for.
You are a large part of who I have become over the years due to your support and guidance and I Truly Thank You for that as no one can take that away from me.
Most importantly Mother your Love will never be lost as it can be found in all of us that knew you.
Love Your Son Mark
Michael Hsu
February 7, 2013
Its been over a month it stills feels like the other day. I catch myself thinking of you and how much you have done for me and my family. I wish I could do something to have you here. I love you mom I will forever miss you......
hao-Jan Hsu
January 28, 2013
In loving memory of Esther Hsu
I thought of you today,
But that is nothing new,
I thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too,
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name,
Now all I have is memories,
And your picture in a frame,
Your memory is my keepsake,
With which I will never part,
God has your in his keeping,
I have you in my heart!
From all the Hsu family and thanks to kayla for writing this for everyone.
Michael Hsu
January 20, 2013
Everyday I say good morning and everyday I say I miss you mom.
You are truly missed by me and the girls life isn't the same here. We will see each other again one day. Love You Mom
Frank Spevak
January 16, 2013
My old friend Hao-Jan:
I was very sorry to read about the passing of your wife and best friend, Esther. You were always such a devoted and loving husband when we worked together years ago and I'm sure Esther lived the life of her dreams with you and your boys always watching over her.
Louis and Nancy Rougutt
January 15, 2013
Sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort .
January 14, 2013
Hao'Jan, I was so very sorry to learn of your wife's passing. I didn't know her but I heard she was a wonderful lady. My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your lovely wife Esther. Know that you and your family are in my heart, thoughts and prayers at this time. Paula Peluso Fiorino
Kathy Fancher (Moon)
January 14, 2013
I was sad when I read the paper today and saw that Esther had passed away. My deepest sympathy goes out to all of her family. We grew up in the same neighborhood and shared some fun times together as kids during the summer months and going to Edison Elementary and Gray Jr High. She always had a smile to share and was so kind. May you all find comfort with your memories of her in the days ahead.
Gail Niumatalolo
January 13, 2013
I remember all the great times we shared and the sad growing up together. I love you Esther and will miss you always, You were my best friend, You will be blessed and missed by everyone who knew and loved you, I love you Sis,
Debbie Hollinger-Fisher
January 13, 2013
I worked with Esther for many years. She had a sweet spirit about her and was always there to help. She was a wonderful Mother to her boys and grandchildren. May her spirit shine through them. My prayers & thoughts are with the family.
Debby Milledge (Drashil)
January 13, 2013
Esther was one of the kindest souls I have ever met. A tiny little gal with a huge heart. We worked together for many years and she was generous, smart, funny, and simply amazing! We were also neighbors for many years. Her legacy will forever live on in her beautiful children and grandchildren. I am blessed to have such sweet memories of a lovely woman. My condolences to family. God bless.
Sandi Larsen
January 13, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about loosing your wife, mother, grandmother. My heartfelt prayers are with you.
Patty Peterson-Walker
January 11, 2013
My deep condolences to the entire family. What a blessing Esther has been to so many. May Esther now rest in peace with loving memories that will live on.
Judith Smith-Ross
January 9, 2013
A thousand words won't bring you back, I know because I've tried. Neither will a million tears, I know because I've cried. But treasured in my heart you'll stay, until we meet again someday. I love you Esther, my sweet baby sister, and I'll never forget all of the amazing things you have done for your friends, family. amd community. I look forward to being with you again, Tinker Bell. I love you, Esther.
Michael Hsu
January 9, 2013
She will be missed but forever in my heart and I am part of her.
I Love You Mom
Sharon Peterson McEnerney
January 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort and peace. Especially now that you have a beautiful angel watching over you.
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