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ELDREDGE, 78
Susan Ethel Eldredge Jester, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 3rd due to complications from Burkitt lymphoma.
A life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, she served in many capacities in that faith, Home Teacher, Relief Society President, Primary President, and Temple Worker among them.
Mrs. Jester received her Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Brigham Young University and the University of Utah. She received her Masters of Education from the University of Florida and later her Masters of Fine Arts in Printmaking from the same university.
She was a retired professor of Santa Fe College, 1971-2005. She taught printmaking, art design, and art fundamentals. For several years in the late 80's, she served as Academic Chair for the Fine Arts and Humanities.
Mrs. Jester was a founding member and the first president of the Sweetwater Print Cooperative. She volunteered at the Gainesville Community Playhouse, doing set designs, set painting, and serving on the play selection committee.
She was preceded in death by husband, Robert Emile Jester; by parents, Joseph and Naomi Eldredge; by parents-in-law, Earle and Golda Jester; and by in-laws, Ken and Joyce Jester; Charles Jester; and Bill Jackson. She is survived by three sons, Joseph; Dan and his wife, Tesi; and Byron and his wife, Kym; by grandchildren, Joby and his wife, Amanda; Shelby; Mazzy; and Mya; by sister, Nancy and her husband, Wayne Eckhout; by brother-in-law, Don Jester and his wife, Judy; by sister-in-law, Peggy and her husband, Michael Lipson; by sister-in-law, Sylvia Jester; and by many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Services will be held at the LDS Ward at 3745 NW 16th Boulevard on Saturday, the 10th of September at 11:00 AM.
The family is extremely grateful to Haven Hospice for their kind and gentle people, who helped us through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Please visit her memorial page at
www.williamsthomas
funeralhome.com.
We love you, Sue, Mom, Grandma, Sister, and Friend and will miss you greatly. We are so thankful for your life of loving kindness, inspiration and creativity. We will strive to so live our own lives.
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WILLIAMS-THOMAS
DOWNTOWN
(352) 376-7556
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Bonnye & Larry Roose
September 18, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad were good neighbors when we lived on NE 4th Ave. in the 1970's. We have never forgotten them -- and never will. Our condolences to your family.
Gary McLendon
September 10, 2016
She was a wonderful woman. She was so talented and we shared a love of art. I have great memories growing up in the historic Duckpond area of Gainesville and being in her home. We attended church together and she was a friend. I admired her in so many ways. She loved the Lord and was a tremendous example to others. She was caring and friendly to those she met. She loved gardening and I enjoyed the many flowers in her yard. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers to her family.
Bob
September 10, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Always cherish the memories that you have and remember that God is always there for us like it tells us at 1Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.
Richard Brimley
September 9, 2016
Joseph,
So sorry about your mom. We loved her very much. So fortunate to have some of her art in our home. We treasured her as a friend, artist, and as a light of the gospel.
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Colleen Carroll
September 8, 2016
Joe, so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. My thoughts are with you at this time. She was a sweet lady and I have fond memories or her.
September 8, 2016
Joseph, I am so very sorry for your loss. However, I know that you have many great memories of her that will help sustain you during this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Margaret h. Harris
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