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Esther Louise Atkinson
Born: 11/3/1927
Died: 10/25/2022
Age: 94
Community: Lennon, MI
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Esther Louise Atkinson
November 3, 1927 - October 25, 2022
Esther L. Atkinson, age 94 of Lennon, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Pastor John Walworth will officiate with burial to follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Vernon. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8pm.
Esther was born in Flint, Michigan on November 3, 1927 to the late Wilbur and Pearl Schnepp, the youngest of 3 girls. In her early years she enjoyed skating at Atwood Stadium and watching movies at the Capital Theater. Later her family moved to the Lennon area and she attended Swartz Creek schools where she would meet the love of her life, Bill. In high school, class of '46, Esther was active in basketball, softball, school plays, and student government.
On June 12, 1948, Esther and Bill were married, in Lennon, and she continued her busy life raising 5 boys and keeping books for the family businesses: Atkinson Construction and Holiday Shores.
Esther and Bill celebrated 68 years together before his passing in 2016. Together they had 5 boys: Bill (Beth) of Durand, Dave (Shannon) of Gaines, Dan (Cindy) of Durand, John (Sue) of Durand, Jerry (June) of Durand along with 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Everyone that knew Esther, knew that she loved family. She took care of everyone with special Sunday meals, 100's of birthday cakes and a loving listening ear whenever it was needed. She enjoyed family and friends, gardening and whatever traveling they did.
Our family would like to thank her caregivers: Lori Grumley, Jan Rosencrantz, Lesa Sherman, Jenny McReynolds, and Michelle Leatherman for all the love and kindness they have given. They are truly angels. |
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10/28/2022 |
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5:00 PM |
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 5-8pm.
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| Funeral Service |
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10/29/2022 |
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10:00 AM |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Home - Durand Chapel
501 N. Saginaw St.
Durand, MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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Pastor John Walworth |
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