urch, now Good Shepherd, where Esther served as organist and church secretary for many years. Esther is survived by her daughters, Renee` (David) Ray, Fort Dodge; Karen (Larry) Ryan Hulbert, Des Moines; grandchildren, Aaron Ray, Fort Dodge; Jennifer (Brendan) Sapienza, Minneapolis, Minn.; Angela (Tim) Huckaby, Des Moines; Kelli Ryan, Los Angeles, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Jack Huckaby, Frances Huckaby and Madison Huckaby; sister Rhoda Marquoit, Danville, Calif.; and sister-in-law Vera Krengel. Esther was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Paul, Rev. George and Ronald, sister Jeanette York and son-in-law Rod Ryan. Esther will be remembered for her gentle spirit and her ready smile. She lovingly served her Lord, her family and her church.