Esther Mensinger went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8, 2014 after a courageous battle to survive her injuries sustained in an automobile accident, at the age of 79 years.
Esther was born in Macoun, Saskatchewan on July 21,1934 to Fredrick and Mary Snider, the 12th of 15 children. After leaving Macoun, Esther attended Hillcrest Christian College in Medicine Hat, AB and later moved to Lethbridge where she worked as a Nursing Attendant at the Saint Michaels Hospital. In 1954 Esther married Walter Becker and they farmed east of Vulcan until Walter’s death in 1969. She was married to Lawrence Mensinger in 1977 until 1994.
Esther resided in the Vulcan area for the majority of her life and was very active in her community. She worked as the librarian at Vulcan County Central High School for 3 years and then graduated from Henderson College of Business in Lethbridge in 1972. She worked as a legal secretary for over 20 years in Vulcan and also Olds, where she lived for 6 years. On returning to Vulcan, she began her bookkeeping career, working for accountants in Lethbridge, and operated a small bookkeeping business of her own, which she enjoyed.
Her life was built on her faith, her family and her friends. She loved to travel and explored many places around the world with her family and dear friends. Now she is exploring the wonders of Heaven with those who have gone before her.
Esther leaves to mourn her loving children Ivan Becker, Valerie (Paul) Riegel, Dwayne (Deb) Becker, 8 grandchildren, Melissa (Rob McNaney) Becker, Mallory (Eric) Landi, Matthew (Amanda) Becker, Lindsay (Chris) Rempel, Amy (Michael) Thiessen, Craig, (Jolene) Becker, Janelle Becker, Scott Becker, 8 great grandchildren, Dylan, Jackson, Micah, Selena, Emma, Jacob, Brielle and Mia, 10 siblings, Edna Snider, Carl (Marian) Snider, Gordon (Thelma) Snider, Wilber (Myrtle) Snider, Leona (Paul) Tapey, Elda Saip, Alice ( Lenard) Gustafson, Joyce (Ed) Job, Gertrude (Harold) Ginter, Carol (Alvin) Martin and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased in 1969 by her husband Walter, siblings Elsie Leoppky, Ruth Booth, Evelyn Rockwood and William Snider.
Celebration of Life Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Vulcan Cultural Recreation Centre (504- 4th Ave South), Pastor David Sarsons officiating.
Private Family Inurnment in Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium to take place at a later date.
Tributes in Esther’s memory may be made to the Vulcan Church of Christ, P.O. Box 484, Vulcan, Alberta T0L 2B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Dwayne and the rest of the Becker Family,
I was surprised and so sorry to hear of you mom’s passing. She was a beautiful and talented woman who will forever seem young in my mind. My mother mentioned your mother kindly helping her one time when she was getting the run around from a couple of lawyers. Your mom will be dearly missed in the community as well as by her family. May your hearts be comforted by many wonderful memories.
I am so sorry to hear of Esther’s passing. Her wonderful smile, laughter and humour brightened any day.
Our deepest sympathy,
Nancy Elander & family
Ivan and all Becker Family,
I am so sad to here of Esther’s death. She was a role model, mentor, co-work and friend to me. I valued her council and advice.
I hope you find peace in your memories.
Alayne Sinclair
Dwayne,Val,Ivan and family.
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I had the opportunity to connect with your mom in the past couple years. Her enthusiastic spirit was infectious. God bless and comfort you.
Jim Stinson
Dear Ivan, Val & Dwayne (Willy) & families, Sincere sympathy in the loss of your Mom. Esther was a very special person who touched many lives. I always thought of her as a very strong woman. She’s earned a well deserved rest. Bless her & I will remember you all in my prayers.
Our heart goes out to you Ivan, Val and Paul, Dwayne and Deb and your families after these weeks of a long good-bye with your mom. I can only imagine her telling so many stories to get everyone in heaven caught up on her adventures. Thanks for sharing her with us. We’ll be praying for you in the days ahead.