Esther Lipsen Coopersmith

She was a beautiful person. Esther was the first person to greet the Carter people. In 1976 during the Inaugural planning we worked long hours and did not get to go home to celebrate the holidays We enjoyed delicious meals and hospitality in her home.

I met Esther Coopersmith at the International Board of Governors meetings for Ben Gurion University of the Negev, in BeerSheva, Israel, many years ago. She had befriended then BGU President Avishay Braverman who invited her. We hit it off immediately, saw one another at several more of those meetings as well as in her home in Washington DC. What a dynamic, enthusiastic woman she was, loving to make connections with people, a great gift she had! She was a star, a joy to know and visit. ...

NORMAN UNDERSTEIN Esther will be missed, but long remembered by many with fond memories. When I was 20, in 1964, Esther got me involved in politics, when we flew to New York to visit Mayor Robert Wagner at Gracie Mansion on behalf of Lyndon Johnson, and organize the the famous LBJ Barbeques. Her helping this 20 year old "kid" meant a lot to me, and has always been a fond memory.

Esther graciously hosted her famous Bar B Que for members of NATO during the Carter Adm. We had a great time. I did a clog dance with many of the internationals. She was always warm and friendly Dot Padgett

April 7, 2024 Claudette R. Cox phone 202 484-8065 I felt a very special honor to have known Esther. I first met Esther at the late Pamela Harriman's home where Pamela was hosting an exquisite "Democrats for the 80's" event for key US Senate Leaders and the House Leadership and Speaker. Esther was so gracious, along with Pamela Harriman. I was in awe of both of these elegant and gracious ladies. Esther and I bonded immediately from that time forward. Esther invited me to so many of her...

I will always remember Esther's life-long active support for Democratic Candidates, beginning during the 1964 Presidential Campaign when Lyndon B. Johnson (LBJ) and my late-Uncle, U.S. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey (D-MN/HHH /1911-1978) ran for President & Vice President. I also remember Esther's active support in 1968 when my late Uncle, HHH, was the Democratic Candidate and ran for President. In addition, I can remember Esther hosting receptions at her home in Chevy Chase, MD., during the...

Esther was the ultimate diplomat, a gracious host, and a cornerstone of Washington's political life. She left a deep mark in the collective memory of global politics. Her iconic home, where I was fortunate to have attended many events, was a mecca of fundraising parties. She will be missed dearly.