Esther Avis ANDERSON

1924 - 2021  (96 years)

• Name	Esther Avis ANDERSON
  Birth	25 Sep 1924	North Dakota
  Gender	Female
  Death	2 Sep 2021	Minnesota
  Notes	She and Wilbert had 12 children between 1944 and 1967 in Freeborn and St. Louis Counties. Esther Avis (Anderson) Pagel passed away peacefully on September 2nd, 2021 at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea, Minnesota. She was born in Brisbane, North Dakota to William and Nancy Anderson on September 25, 1924. Esther had a large, blended family of six half-brothers and sisters, and six brothers and sisters. She graduated from Leath High School in May, 1943. On March 24th, 1944, she married Wilbert Pagel. She and Wilbert had 12 children and divorced in 1975. Esther never remarried. Esther was a humble woman that lived her life with strength, courage and ingenuity. She generously loved her family, being with children, enjoying music and laughter. Esther also enjoyed working in her large garden. Using the skills she learned as a child, she started her own home-based business as a seamstress as well as upholstering furniture for many in the community. Esther was a faithful Christian and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints, often staying positive by "Counting her Blessings.” Survived by son, Jerry Pagel (Cheryle) children: Chris (Kimberly), Andy (Cam), Heath (Jen); son-in-law, Saffet Ozturk (husband of daughter, Judy (Pagel) Ozturk), Judy's children: Dan, Robbie, Katie (Mikale) ; son, Richard Pagel, children: Eric, Lindz ; daughter, Nancy Sather (Irv), children: Gabe (Marsha), Elliot (Juli), Chandra (Matthew), Cameron (Tarrah); son, David Pagel, children: Emily; son, Timothy Pagel (Rayna), children: Kevin (Ashley), Krystal (David); son, John Pagel, children: Desiree (Steven), Lacey and Josh (Becky); son, Mark Pagel (Anita), children: Mikayla (Tom), Jordan (Carrie), Justin (Valerie); son, Doug Pagel (Kim), children: Kacey (Lucas); Dalton (Katie); daughter, Mary Stevens, children: Benjamin , Sarah (Neil), Samantha; daughter, Sandy Holmes and (Jeff), children: Rebekah (Tom), Jessikah (Aren), Zacheriah. Esther has been blessed with 45 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Preceded in death by; father, William Anderson; Mother, Nancy Darby; half brothers and sisters: Olive Anderson, Kenneth Anderson, Loiuse Johnson, Richard Anderson, Vergil Anderson, Gordon Anderson and Betty Swenson; brothers and sisters: LaJune Anderson, Joyce Anderson, Gloria Gunderson, Gerald Anderson, Donald Anderson, Norma Phyliss and Vernon Anderson; infant daughter Susan; daughter, Judy (Pagel) Ozturk; son-in-law, John Stevens and grandson Evan Long. A heartfelt thank you to daughter-in-law, Rayna Pagel for the care and attention she gave to Esther while living at Good Samaritan's long term care facility for the years she was there. Having her close by, as mom's guardian angel, was reassuring for everyone who loves her. While there, Esther enjoyed the music and activities for the residents.
  Person ID	I11402	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	12 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	William Gustav ANDERSON,   b. 14 Aug 1887, Troy, Rensselaer County, New York d. 2 Apr 1952, Salem, Marion County, Oregon (Age 64 years)
  Mother	Nancy Emily DARBY,   b. 10 Dec 1891, Osceola, St. Clair County, Missouri d. 2 Dec 1981, Salem, Marion County, Oregon (Age 89 years)
  Marriage	20 Oct 1919	Aberdeen, Brown County, South Dakota
  Family ID	F5900	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Wilbert Harvey PAGEL,   b. 9 Jul 1922, North Dakota d. 1 May 2006, Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	24 Mar 1944	Freeborn County, Minnesota
  Divorce	31 Dec 1975	Freeborn County, Minnesota
  Children	1. Judy Marlene PAGEL,   b. 19 Nov 1946, Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota d. 4 Feb 2017, Hennepin County, Minnesota (Age 70 years)   2. Susan Irene PAGEL,   b. 25 Apr 1954, Freeborn County, Minnesota d. 28 Apr 1954, Freeborn County, Minnesota (Age 0 years)
  Family ID	F8585	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 May 2021