Esther Olive Boesen

I’ve been thinking a lot about our friend Esther, since Mahlon let us know that she had passed away. Our family got acquainted with her when she & I worked at Flahiff-Persons Funeral Chapel, in Nampa. She was such a lively, inspirational, Godly woman. She helped me through a tough time in my life & I enjoyed many cups of coffee & home made goodies in her home. The last time we went to see her which was since Christmas, she didn’t know us & wondered why we came to see her, my husband, Don is so good at visiting with older people, told her she was our friend & we loved her, the time before we went to see her she knew us & named all four of our kids by name. An interesting thing happened about 20 years ago, she introduced our son to his wife & that has been one of the best things that has ever happened to our family. She had often told me that she knew they were “right” for each other if she could just get them together. God IS good. Thank you, Esther for being a very Godly example to me of what a true Christian is.

I’ve been thinking a lot about our friend Esther, since Mahlon let us know that she had passed away. Our family got acquainted with her when she & I worked at Flahiff-Persons Funeral Chapel, in Nampa. She was such a lively, inspirational, Godly woman. She helped me through a tough time in my life & I enjoyed many cups of coffee & home made goodies in her home. The last time we went to see her which was since Christmas, she didn’t know us & wondered why we came to see her, my husband, Don is so good at visiting with older people, told her she was our friend & we loved her, the time before we went to see her she knew us & named all four of our kids by name. An interesting thing happened about 20 years ago, she introduced our son to his wife & that has been one of the best things that has ever happened to our family. She had often told me that she knew they were “right” for each other if she could just get them together. God IS good. Thank you, Esther for being a very Godly example to me of what a true Christian is.

Aunt Esther was always a "best" aunt! Warm, funny and wonderful! What a life! From "saving" Clarke''s life when older twin brothers Marvin and Marc had him pinned at the neck by the tines of a pitchfork against the side of a barn, to showing Kelly''s kids a grand time when they visited briefly while travelling cross country, aunt Esther was great! Deepest sympathies to her family. Marvin, Clarke, Kelly Boesen and families.

Aunt Esther was always a "best" aunt! Warm, funny and wonderful! What a life! From "saving" Clarke''s life when older twin brothers Marvin and Marc had him pinned at the neck by the tines of a pitchfork against the side of a barn, to showing Kelly''s kids a grand time when they visited briefly while travelling cross country, aunt Esther was great! Deepest sympathies to her family. Marvin, Clarke, Kelly Boesen and families.

I moved across the street from Esther in 1987 as a single mom with 3 tween-teen kids. I lived there until all the kids were grown and on their own. She was such a wonderful neighbor, never a complaint of any kind; although with crazy life of kids and their friends, she probably had cause. She allowed me to teach my son the value of kind deeds when he shoveled snow from her walk. While she agreed to my request of no compensation he did received a hugh bag of popcorn balls (some with dollar bills tied on) most every Halloween. When I told him of her passing he said "she was the sweetest lady and made the BEST popcorn balls". She also shared her Christmas wreath cookie recipe which is now a family tradition. She once told me when she got to heaven she had a few questions for God. Mainly why he took her son, not her. I trust her questions have been answered and she is peacefully enjoying her reward. We were so blessed by knowing her and our thoughts our with you all. Diane Markus Mindy, Amy and Joe Franssen

I moved across the street from Esther in 1987 as a single mom with 3 tween-teen kids. I lived there until all the kids were grown and on their own. She was such a wonderful neighbor, never a complaint of any kind; although with crazy life of kids and their friends, she probably had cause. She allowed me to teach my son the value of kind deeds when he shoveled snow from her walk. While she agreed to my request of no compensation he did received a hugh bag of popcorn balls (some with dollar bills tied on) most every Halloween. When I told him of her passing he said "she was the sweetest lady and made the BEST popcorn balls". She also shared her Christmas wreath cookie recipe which is now a family tradition. She once told me when she got to heaven she had a few questions for God. Mainly why he took her son, not her. I trust her questions have been answered and she is peacefully enjoying her reward. We were so blessed by knowing her and our thoughts our with you all. Diane Markus Mindy, Amy and Joe Franssen

Very sorry to hear of Auntie Esthers passing. She was our last aunt!! We have many fond memories of Esther and Kermit. You have our heartfelt sympathies.

Very sorry to hear of Auntie Esthers passing. She was our last aunt!! We have many fond memories of Esther and Kermit. You have our heartfelt sympathies.

RIP Auntie Esther...Dave & I will never forget our visit to Nampa and our jet boat ride up the Snake River!! Bet you are dancing and playing cards in heaven now!!

RIP Auntie Esther...Dave & I will never forget our visit to Nampa and our jet boat ride up the Snake River!! Bet you are dancing and playing cards in heaven now!!