Esther Hope (Pratt) Saxton (1916 - 1997)

Born 15 Sep 1916 in Ainsworth, Brown Co., Nebraska

Died 31 Jul 1997 at age 80 in Roseburg, Douglas Co., Oregon

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Biography

The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, 3 August 1997

Ester Hope Saxton SAXTON, Esther Hope – Went home to be with Jesus, Thursday, July 31. She was born September 15, 1916 in Ainsworth, Nebraska one of eight children to Oscar and Alta Pratt. On April 5, 1937 in Seward, Nebraska she married Stephen Saxton. Mrs. Saxton had lived in the Roseburg area since 1961. She enjoyed needlecraft and music and was a member of the Glide Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Stephen of 60 years; four daughters, Lorraine Clemens, Issaquah, Washington, Arthilla Magness and LaDonna Wild, both of Roseburg, Eldora Brown, Tenmile; one son, Lonnie Saxton, Roseburg; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. An infant son, Merlin preceded her in death. Graveside services will be held Monday, August 4, 1997 at 11:00a.m. in the Oak Creek Cemetery. Pastor Warren Swanson of the Glide Assembly of God Church will officiate. LONG AND SHUKLE MEMORIAL CHAPEL is in charge of arrangements.

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• Obituary

The News-Review, Roseburg, Oregon, 3 August 1997

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