Esther Adeline Whitaker, age 90, passed away on October 18, 2021 in Helena, MT of natural causes. Esther was born October 6, 1931, to Clayton Sr. and Esther Whitaker (Baker) in Jerome, Idaho.
Esther married Henry William Whitaker Sr. on July 8, 1950 in Helena.
Esther loved to do crafts, crocheting, tatting, oil painting, fishing, gambling, and RVing. She was a member of the Helena Indian Alliance and the Women’s Auxiliary of East Helena.
Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Whitaker Sr., parents Clayton Baker Sr. and Esther Sangrey, brothers, Matthew, Clayton, Layton and Elwood Baker, nephew, William Bigby, friend, Albert Rugg and son-in-law John Wirth Sr.
Esther is survived by her children, Helen (John) Wirth of Seattle, WA, Henry (Donnie) Whitaker Jr., of Casper, WY, George (Kathy) Whitaker of Fullerton, NE, Clayton E. Whitaker of Phoenix, AZ and Donna (Mark) Wilson of Missoula, MT, sisters, Patsy (Jack) Oberweiser of East Helena, MT, Carol Simmons of Renton, WA, Patty (Dave) Purcell of Alaska, and Beverly Elledge of Helena, MT, 11 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside service is being held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 21st at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, 1900 Heroes Road, Fort Harrison. Memorial in Esther’s name are suggested to Helena Toys for Tots, helena-mt.toysfortots.org or Helena Meals on Wheels, 200 S. Cruse Avenue, Helena, MT 59601.
Big Sky Cremations and Twitchell Funeral Services has been entrusted with Esther’s care, to offer a condolence or to share a story about Esther please visit www.helenafunerals.com.
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Sandi Coyle Benson says
I was sadden to read this news. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the days ahead bring you peace.
Lauriann Doney says
She was a very sweet lady I will miss my Friend dearly. Prayers for Family in this hard time.
Patti( Sheets) Forte says
So sorry for your loss. Blessings,
Patti Forte
Scott St. Clair says
So sorry to hear of Esther’s passing. Having known the East Helena Whitaker family my whole life brings it home that we have lost another special person. Living close by, attending school with Donna and her siblings, serving a career in the fire department with Hank, and visiting while repairing and preparing stock cars I got to know Esther quite well. One thing about her there was never a question about what was on her mind. I will never forget her laughing at me when they offered me a sample of moonshine, all I can remember was it hitting bottom and burning and burning. May the good times and good memories comfort you during this time. RIP my friend. Sorry, I did not know about the service, or I would have been there. Scott St. Clair