ESTHER JOHNS AALBU, 71, a resident of Stanwood, WA, passed away at her home on Saturday April 5, 2003 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 23, 1932 in Chewelah, WA the daughter of Chester & Bessie Metro Hull. As a young girl she moved to Arlington where she was raised and attended school. She made her home in Arlington with her family until 1967 when she moved to Stanwood. For many years Esther worked in the laundry department at the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. She was an avid reader, going to the local library on a regular basis. She also enjoyed animals, especially watching the birds around her home.
She leaves behind her loving mother, Bessie Fordyce; her children and their spouses, Linda & Scott Gibson, Patricia & Harry Halliburton, David Bowman, Richard Johns, Mary & Damon Schmidt, Helen & Richard Stalkfleet, Bill Johns, and Rhoda & Shawn Kelly. 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Her brother Bill Harvey and his wife Lavonna. Loving appreciation is extended to Dennis & Joy London and Darlene Johnson and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leo Johns and Howard Aalbu. The family suggests memorials be made to the Audubon Society or Hospice of Snohomish County.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday April 9, 2003 at 1:00 PM in the I.O.O.F. section of the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Services under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share thoughts and memories of Esther and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com
My name is Charles C. Johns
I am the oldest son of Leo W. Johns and Esther A Johns.
I wish to say thank you to all my family for their support during my illness. Because of their thoughts and prayers I have made a full recovery.
I will look for you Mom on the other side.