Esther B. Boswell, 97, of Culver passed away at 4:15 PM on Aug 16, 2009 at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.
Esther was one of 3 children born to Harley and Zula (Bush) Black. She was a graduate of Roann High School. She later fell in love and married Hampton Boswell on Dec 31, 1932.
Esther & Hampton raised their five children in Culver, Indiana, and were very active members of the community. Esther sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School, worked as a diligent member of WSCS, and participated in their adult Sunday School class.
She was a member of Culver City Club and Tri Kappa, served on the Union Township Library Board, and was an officer and member of the local PTA at various times when her children were in school. Her children remember that she never missed one of their ballgames, band concerts, school programs, or any event in which they participated as they were growing up. She also was an enthusiastic Chicago
Cubs fan right up to the end.
Esther loved doing needlework, knitting, quilting, or sewing. She always had some kind of needle in her hand, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have all been lucky recipients of her beautiful handcrafted items. Unfortunately, for the past 15 years, she experienced the effects of severe Macular Degeneration, but she was an example of courage and determination as she adapted to her inability to see. In the past three years, in spite of her blindness, she had knitted dozens of scarves as gifts and contributions to local charities.
For the past 13 years until July of this year, Esther had resided in Independent Living at the Sanctuary at St. Paul's in South Bend where she had many friends. Before moving to St. Paul's she and Hampton had enjoyed 20 years of happy retirement in North Fort Myers, Florida. They enjoyed golf, bridge, making new friends, working in the Methodist church, and especially family visits during their retirement.
Esther is survived by her daughters - Carolyn (Robert) Kline of Culver and Susan (Ric) Sears of Alexandria, Virginia; sons - Thomas (Cheryl) Boswell of Kiawah Island, South Carolina and James (Linda) Boswell of Culver, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law - Ruth Boswell of Gun Barrel City, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hampton, son - Robert Boswell, sister - Dorothy Harvey, and brother - Devere Black. She will be remembered by all those who knew and loved her for the wonderful home she created for her family, her wise counsel, sense of humor, and her basic strength of character. We will miss her.
Services entrusted to Bonine-Odom Funeral Home.
Esther was one of 3 children born to Harley and Zula (Bush) Black. She was a graduate of Roann High School. She later fell in love and married Hampton Boswell on Dec 31, 1932.
Esther & Hampton raised their five children in Culver, Indiana, and were very active members of the community. Esther sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School, worked as a diligent member of WSCS, and participated in their adult Sunday School class.
She was a member of Culver City Club and Tri Kappa, served on the Union Township Library Board, and was an officer and member of the local PTA at various times when her children were in school. Her children remember that she never missed one of their ballgames, band concerts, school programs, or any event in which they participated as they were growing up. She also was an enthusiastic Chicago
Cubs fan right up to the end.
Esther loved doing needlework, knitting, quilting, or sewing. She always had some kind of needle in her hand, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have all been lucky recipients of her beautiful handcrafted items. Unfortunately, for the past 15 years, she experienced the effects of severe Macular Degeneration, but she was an example of courage and determination as she adapted to her inability to see. In the past three years, in spite of her blindness, she had knitted dozens of scarves as gifts and contributions to local charities.
For the past 13 years until July of this year, Esther had resided in Independent Living at the Sanctuary at St. Paul's in South Bend where she had many friends. Before moving to St. Paul's she and Hampton had enjoyed 20 years of happy retirement in North Fort Myers, Florida. They enjoyed golf, bridge, making new friends, working in the Methodist church, and especially family visits during their retirement.
Esther is survived by her daughters - Carolyn (Robert) Kline of Culver and Susan (Ric) Sears of Alexandria, Virginia; sons - Thomas (Cheryl) Boswell of Kiawah Island, South Carolina and James (Linda) Boswell of Culver, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law - Ruth Boswell of Gun Barrel City, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hampton, son - Robert Boswell, sister - Dorothy Harvey, and brother - Devere Black. She will be remembered by all those who knew and loved her for the wonderful home she created for her family, her wise counsel, sense of humor, and her basic strength of character. We will miss her.
Services entrusted to Bonine-Odom Funeral Home.
Esther B. Boswell, 97, of Culver passed away at 4:15 PM on Aug 16, 2009 at Miller's Merry Manor in Culver.
Esther was one of 3 children born to Harley and Zula (Bush) Black. She was a graduate of Roann High School. She later fell in love and married Hampton Boswell on Dec 31, 1932.
Esther & Hampton raised their five children in Culver, Indiana, and were very active members of the community. Esther sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School, worked as a diligent member of WSCS, and participated in their adult Sunday School class.
She was a member of Culver City Club and Tri Kappa, served on the Union Township Library Board, and was an officer and member of the local PTA at various times when her children were in school. Her children remember that she never missed one of their ballgames, band concerts, school programs, or any event in which they participated as they were growing up. She also was an enthusiastic Chicago
Cubs fan right up to the end.
Esther loved doing needlework, knitting, quilting, or sewing. She always had some kind of needle in her hand, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have all been lucky recipients of her beautiful handcrafted items. Unfortunately, for the past 15 years, she experienced the effects of severe Macular Degeneration, but she was an example of courage and determination as she adapted to her inability to see. In the past three years, in spite of her blindness, she had knitted dozens of scarves as gifts and contributions to local charities.
For the past 13 years until July of this year, Esther had resided in Independent Living at the Sanctuary at St. Paul's in South Bend where she had many friends. Before moving to St. Paul's she and Hampton had enjoyed 20 years of happy retirement in North Fort Myers, Florida. They enjoyed golf, bridge, making new friends, working in the Methodist church, and especially family visits during their retirement.
Esther is survived by her daughters - Carolyn (Robert) Kline of Culver and Susan (Ric) Sears of Alexandria, Virginia; sons - Thomas (Cheryl) Boswell of Kiawah Island, South Carolina and James (Linda) Boswell of Culver, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law - Ruth Boswell of Gun Barrel City, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hampton, son - Robert Boswell, sister - Dorothy Harvey, and brother - Devere Black. She will be remembered by all those who knew and loved her for the wonderful home she created for her family, her wise counsel, sense of humor, and her basic strength of character. We will miss her.
Services entrusted to Bonine-Odom Funeral Home.
Esther was one of 3 children born to Harley and Zula (Bush) Black. She was a graduate of Roann High School. She later fell in love and married Hampton Boswell on Dec 31, 1932.
Esther & Hampton raised their five children in Culver, Indiana, and were very active members of the community. Esther sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School, worked as a diligent member of WSCS, and participated in their adult Sunday School class.
She was a member of Culver City Club and Tri Kappa, served on the Union Township Library Board, and was an officer and member of the local PTA at various times when her children were in school. Her children remember that she never missed one of their ballgames, band concerts, school programs, or any event in which they participated as they were growing up. She also was an enthusiastic Chicago
Cubs fan right up to the end.
Esther loved doing needlework, knitting, quilting, or sewing. She always had some kind of needle in her hand, and her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have all been lucky recipients of her beautiful handcrafted items. Unfortunately, for the past 15 years, she experienced the effects of severe Macular Degeneration, but she was an example of courage and determination as she adapted to her inability to see. In the past three years, in spite of her blindness, she had knitted dozens of scarves as gifts and contributions to local charities.
For the past 13 years until July of this year, Esther had resided in Independent Living at the Sanctuary at St. Paul's in South Bend where she had many friends. Before moving to St. Paul's she and Hampton had enjoyed 20 years of happy retirement in North Fort Myers, Florida. They enjoyed golf, bridge, making new friends, working in the Methodist church, and especially family visits during their retirement.
Esther is survived by her daughters - Carolyn (Robert) Kline of Culver and Susan (Ric) Sears of Alexandria, Virginia; sons - Thomas (Cheryl) Boswell of Kiawah Island, South Carolina and James (Linda) Boswell of Culver, Indiana; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and daughter-in-law - Ruth Boswell of Gun Barrel City, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hampton, son - Robert Boswell, sister - Dorothy Harvey, and brother - Devere Black. She will be remembered by all those who knew and loved her for the wonderful home she created for her family, her wise counsel, sense of humor, and her basic strength of character. We will miss her.
Services entrusted to Bonine-Odom Funeral Home.
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