Esther Dunham, 89, died on December 2 at Golfcrest Healthcare Center in Hollywood, Fla. Born July 16, 1924, in Scottsbluff, Neb., she was the daughter of Lee Selby and Alice Butler. On June 9, 1945 she married Jack Dunham in Hays. A former resident of Great Bend before moving to Florida, she enjoyed sewing and making Christmas decorations and other craft projects. She was always up for a game of cards, never loosing her sense of humor. She loved seeing and being with her family and friends. She was employed at J.C. Penney’s and the Barton County Health Department until her retirement, at the age of 67. Preceded in death by a son, Jack L. Dunham; her husband, Jack M. Dunham; and a brother Charles Butler. Survivors include two daughters, Linda “Cindy” Dunham of Hollywood, Fla. and Janet Meyeres of Great Bend; three sons, David Dunham and Gary Dunham, both of Great Bend, and Steve Dunham; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 14, starting at 1:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Janet Meyeres (Great Bend KS)
December 4, 2013, 12:00 am
Esther is my mom & I will miss her a lot. I always enjoyed all my visits to see her and my sister. May she rest in peace.
Kenny Meyeres (Dallas TX USA)
December 4, 2013, 12:00 am
Esther was my grandmother. I always enjoyed visiting her. I wish I would have seen her more when she moved to Florida & I regret not visiting her more there. She will be greatly missed. Her suffering is now over & she is in a better place & her soul at peace. I love you Grandma!
Jennifer Schroeder (Great Bend KS)
December 4, 2013, 12:00 am
I will miss my grandma dearly.
Always looked forward to our visits and getting to spend time together. Wish we had lived closer and had more visits. All our special memories will always be remembered & close to my heart. The Lord sure has gained a wonderful angel. May she rest in peace & will always be in my heart.
Patrick Meyeres (Hays KS)
December 6, 2013, 12:00 am
Esther is my grandmother and words cannot express how much she will be missed. I consider myself very fortunate to have her as my grandmother and being able to see her several weeks before her passing. My heart is saddened by her passing although I am glad she is not in any kind of pain any longer. I know that she has two people waiting for her on the other side – my father and my grandfather. Although she has left this world, her spirit will always be looking over us.
Patrick Meyeres (Hays KS USA)
December 6, 2013, 12:00 am
Esther is my grandmother and words cannot express how much she will be missed. I consider myself very fortunate to have her as my grandmother and being able to see her several weeks before her passing. My heart is saddened by her passing although I am glad she is not in any kind of pain any longer. I know that she has two people waiting for her on the other side – my father and my grandfather. Although she has left this world, her spirit will always be looking over us.
Pamela Jo Maresch (Ozona TX USA)
December 8, 2013, 12:00 am
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.
Frances Rousey (Gt. Bend KS usa)
December 12, 2013, 12:00 am
Just wanted to express my deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. Dunham. She was a little slow to let just anyone get too close to herself, or her children, but when she accepted you, You were in. She worked at the Barton Co. Health Dept. for many years, and there I got to know her best. I know she will be sorely missed.