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ESTHER "ESTIE" M. LUEHRS
December 24, 1923 ~ November 13, 2015
Esther Luehrs passed away peacefully at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Vancouver, WA. Estie lived a full life of almost 92 years. She was born in Pasadena, CA and then grew up in Wenatchee, WA. She graduated from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA, in 1944, as the class President.
In 1945, Estie married the love of her life, Lew Luehrs in Palm Beach, FL.
She had great memories building their home in Vancouver in 1959. Then in 1970, the family built a home in Union, WA, at Alderbrook Golf Club where they lived after Lew retired in 1973. Throughout their retirement, they traveled, played golf, danced and continued to sing in church choirs. They loved to winter in Pahrump, NV.
Esther lived at Glenwood Place for the last 8 years. She said living there was like being on a cruise every day. She enjoyed making friends, playing Bingo, going to the Sky Gym and never missing a meal (especially milk shakes).
Esther is survived by her sons, Greg (Susie) of Kennewick, WA and Larry (Susan) of Haleiwa, HI; daughter, Louanne (Tom) Fuller of Vancouver, WA; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Lew Luehrs.
In honor of Esther's wishes, there will be no funeral service. The family celebrated her life privately.
Her family would like to thank all of the care givers and staff at Glenwood.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that any donations go to the Clark College Daycare Center (the main charity of her PEO sisters.)
Please sign her guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
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I will always cherish the memories I have of Estie. I remember three years ago when I was playing the piano at Glenwood on Thanksgiving Day, the family brought her back, you all pulled up chairs and sat around the piano and sang. Estie always came up and sat next to me to enjoy the music after she finished her dinner. I will always love and miss her. Thank You so very much the piano playing snowman. I will think of Estie daily. Blessings to each of you.
Linda Beriault
December 21, 2015
Thanks to all of our friends for remembering our MOM. Louanne Luehrs
Louanne Luehrs-Fuller
December 8, 2015
Larry: sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I really liked your parents; they were always kind and treated me like an adopted son. I enjoyed coming over to your house and your mom would ask me thoughtful questions about my friends, athletics, my family and especially about my mom whom she knew was struggling with her own health. Lots of pleasant memories of your parents and I know you will miss each of them. I also know that your mother had uncondtional love for you, Greg and LuAnne. Always the best!
DRuss Andersen
December 4, 2015
Estie was such a vibrant lady with the best smile ever. Your Mom and Dad were very important people to the Camp Fire program many years ago.
Bette Thomas
December 3, 2015
Larry, Sorry for your loss Your old friend and team mate
Ernie Reiberg
November 30, 2015
Luehrs family -
Sorry to read about your Mom passing away. Went to school and church with Greg. Your Mom is now with Lew. They will be together, again.
Harriett (Choat) Peifer
November 29, 2015
Sorry for your loss....
Gordon Malella
White Salmon, Wa.
November 29, 2015
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