ESTHER V. WAIT
Esther V. Wait, 80 of Cloquet died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth with her loving family by her side.
Esther V. Wait, 80 of Cloquet died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Essentia Health St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth with her loving family by her side.
She was born Feb. 15, 1932 in Automba Township to Carl and Aina Johnson. Esther graduated from Cromwell High School.
She married Murnice "Mert" Wait on Dec. 11, 1954 in Cloquet. She was a devoted wife of 52 years and a loving mother. Esther was a compassionate caregiver to many of her family and friends. She enjoyed volunteering her time with her husband for Meals on Wheels and the American Legion Auxiliary.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Murnice; sisters, Elma DeLacey and Mae Switzer; and brothers, Harold, Howard, and Fred Johnson.
She is survived by three sons, Michael and Dwayne (Rita) both of Cloquet, and Dwight (Jill) of Duluth; three daughters, Rebecca (Donald) Bartch of Togo; Delores (Mark) Osvold of Saginaw, and Amy (Todd) Crandall of Esko; three brothers, Walter (Joyce) Johnson of Burnsville, Paul Johnson and Ray (Sharon) Johnson both of Kettle River; sister-in-law, Phyllis Johnson of Moose Lake; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
VISITATION: 10 until the 11 a.m. Memorial Service Thursday, July 19, (today) in the Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St. in Cloquet. Inurnment will be at Eagle Lake Cemetery, Eagle Township. A time of lunch and fellowship will follow in the Fireside Room of the funeral home. To sign the guest book and offer an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com
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tom l.
Cloquet, MN 07/19/2012 5:32 AM
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don h.
Dear Walter, Paul and Ray and families, We extend our sympathies to all of you after reading the news of Esther passing away. What a lady she was and it was a pleasure to have known her during my "growing up" years. The Johnson family has always been a special family to our family over the years. It has brought warmth to our hearts that one of the Johnson grandchildren now lives on the "home place" and is treasuring it so much. May God bless each of you and be with you during these times. Love, Don and Norma (Maki) HaroLeesburg, FL 07/19/2012 9:50 AM
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