Esther Irene Trimmer daughter of the late Mary Ellen Widdup Torrey and George Milo Torry was born in Central City, Nebraska, on August 21, 1909. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on January 29, 2013, at the age of 103.
On April 16, 1925,in Nebraska, Esther was united in marriage to Donald Merit Trimmer and to this loving union three children were born. Esther enjoyed reading the paper and bird watching. Before moving to Ellington, Esther lived in Wyoming; where she attended church and enjoyed quilting with her church friends. She was a former member of the Ellington Chamber of Commerce and was presented with a Community Declaration Service by Paul Fitzwater. Esther's greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents, her son, Gene Trimmer, one daughter, Jacqueline Ellen Trimmer, two brothers, Harry Torry and George Milo Torry, five sisters, Edie Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Lula Boggs, Stella Worley and Nettie Seaman.
Esther is survived by one daughter, Dixie Lee Genz of Cody, Wyoming, seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Esther will also be missed by other relatives and friends who will mourn her passing.
Visitation: Thursday, January 31st at 10 AM
Funeral Services follow at 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
Minister: Pastor's Jim Stewart and Dr. Larry Payne
Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery
Pallbearers: Devin Buckner, Clinton Ault, Ronald Williams, Steve Loyd, Chris Crafton, Dale Weaver and Quentin Williams.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Whole Health Outreach