Ester Purkey Harris

ESTER HARRIS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ester Christine Purkey Harris, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 30, 2006 at Good Samaritan Nursing Center. She was born August 7, 1923, in New York, NY, to Erik Johnson and Christina Larson Johnson. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where she attended schools and graduated from high school. She served in the United States Army as a Corporal from March 1944 to December 1945. She married and was the mother of Mike, Pat, Steve and Susie. She later divorced. She worked at Roger Brothers and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center until her retirement. She loved to read biographies, watch old movies, and loved animals, especially her pets. Survivors include: Daughter: Susan (Rod) Ridder, Riverside, CA two grandsons, Josh and Dan, and a granddaughter, Amanda She was preceded in death by two sons, Michael A. and Stephen A. Purkey, and a daughter, Patricia R. Meyer. The family will visit with friends Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Good Samaritan Nursing Center, 840 East Elva, in Idaho Falls. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2006, at Fielding Memorial Park. The family will gather at 1:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home for the procession to the cemetery. Burial is under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation can be made to Good Samaritan Center, 840 East Elva, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, to support the completion of their patio remodeling. ----------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Cynthia Smith cynthiajan@msn.com I was sorry to read of the passing of your mother Ester. She was a very neat lady. I also knew your sister Pat. I work for the Bonneville Humane Society and knew these two ladies through their shopping at our store as well as their great love for animals. I am glad I had the privilege of knowing them. I am truly sorry for the loss of your mother Ester. Sincerely Cynthia Tyra Feltman tyralynn@msn.com Ester's family lived on my street when I a kid and I used to play with Pat. I have fond memories of them and Ester's sense of humor and being able to make us laugh. May you find peace, comfort and know that she is happy again. Tyra