Esther Buist Kerr, 86 passed away in her home Tuesday November 2,2004, from causes incident to age. Esther was born March 19, 1918 in Wellsville Utah. She was the fourth child of Alexander and Bertha Sorenson Buist.

Esther spent her entire life in Wellsville. In her younger years her home was in the Old Railroad Section House, where her father was the Forman of the Union Pacific Railroad. Many happy hours and life time friends were formed during those years.

Esther attended the Floradell Elementary School and the Wellsville Junior High. She graduated from South Cache High School in 1936.

Before getting married she was employed at the Wellsville Morning Milk Company and then at Woolworths Store in Logan.

Esther married Lewis Smith Kerr, November 21 1938 in the Logan LDS Temple. Where she became his partner and right hand woman for 65 years. They were co-workers of the Kerr Dairy Farm. She could drive tractor, haul hay and milk cows with the best of them. She was always on the road after parts, grain or supplies, often taking a grandson along for company. She would then fix a meal fit for a king and everyone was welcome. She would not sit down until everyone was fed.

Esther was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. She was always concerned about attending weddings, blessings and funerals. These things were always utmost on her mind until her passing away.

Esther loved sports and played on the Morning Glory softball team as a pitcher in her younger years, and was an avid supporter of the Jazz in her later years while sitting front and center in her kitchen.

Esther's hands were never idle. In her "spare" time she would always be sewing, crocheting or baking. Canning was her sustenance of life and she did plenty for all. Esther is survived by her husband, daughter, Shirley (Standley) Poulsen, Wellsville, son, Dean (Hilary) Kerr, Wellsville and her sister, Mary Johnson S.L.C.. Esther is also survived by seven grandsons and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; her brother and his wife Charles (Lois) Buist ,a sister and brother-in-law Leona (Rawl ) Rice, and also a brother-in-law, Clive Johnson.

Her pride and joy are her seven grandsons, and she was really tickled pink when her great- grandchildren came.

Esther was an extremely hard worker and took care of Lewis and her home until she had a heart attack two years ago, then fell and broke her hip. She has been so gracious this past year and a half even though her body and mind failed her. She never complained and always appreciated everything that was done for her. May God bless this wonderful lady. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday November 5, at the Wellsville Seventh Ward, 660 South 100 West with Bishop Gary Bates conducting. Family and friends may call at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 East Center in Logan from 6 to 8pm on Thursday, November 4 and at the church on Friday 10:30 to 11 :30 prior to the funeral. Burial will be in the Wellsville Cemetery.

Esther's family would like to express their sincere thanks to the many family members and neighborhood friends, to IRC Home Care and Hospice, and her Doctor for the loving care and friendship shown to her.