Esther Kalmback Anderson, age 87, of Glendive, MT, went to her heavenly home November 18, 2018, at the Glendive Medical Center.
Esther was born on July 19, 1931, in Olanda, MT, to Art and Katie (Raab) Morast. She was the fourth child with siblings Melvin, Robert, Leona, Tillie, Lloyd, and Jerry. Esther grew up north of Terry attending country school through the eighth grade. She attended Terry High School for one year. Esther and her sister, Leona, roomed together in Terry waitressing at Young’s Café. She met John Kalmback at a local dance. They were married at the E.U.B. Church in Fallon on May 15, 1949. The couple made their home in Fallon where they farmed and ranched. They had two children, Gary (Cathy) of Fallon and Betty Lou (Ed) Miller of Glendive.
John passed away November 11, 1977. Esther moved to Glendive and worked as a waitress at the Jordan Café, Blue Room, and Twilite. She also worked at Fashion Island.
Esther married Norman Anderson November 8, 1991. They divided their time between her home in Glendive and Norm’s farm in Lindsay, MT. Norman passed away January 3, 2016. Esther entered the Eastern Montana Veteran’s Home in Glendive in February, 2016.
Esther’s passion was being a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. She took great pride in keeping an immaculate house and always decorated for the holidays. One of her many hobbies included raising a bountiful garden for canning and pickling produce. Esther was an excellent cook best known for her German kuchen.
Esther instilled a strong work ethic in her children, and education was very important to her. She was a proud Grandma attending each grandchild’s college graduation. The highlight of her day was a visit from family and friends or spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Esther is survived by her children, Gary (Cathy) and Betty Lou (Ed); grandchildren, Kelly Miller of Denver, CO, Kyle (Crystal) Miller of Craig, CO, Shayna (Jay) Phalen of Lindsay, MT, Layne Kalmback of Fallon, MT, and Garrett (Jenalyn) Kalmback of Billings, MT; great grandchildren, Carson and Teya Miller, Caleb, Kade and Clay Phalen and Raegen and Mason Kalmback; sister and best friend, Tillie Beckers of Plentywood, MT; sisters-in-law, Arlene Morast of Fallon, MT and Eldora Meyers of St. George, UT; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; brothers Melvin, Robert, Lloyd and Jerry Morast; sister, Leona Schwartz; and granddaughter Cheryl Ann Miller.
A visitation will be held at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 25, 2018. Funeral Services will be held at the Evangelical Church of North America, 118 West Borden Street in Glendive at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 26, 2018, with a viewing prior to the service at 9:00 AM. Graveside service will follow at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry at 2:30 PM. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 25, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry , Montana 59349
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Monday November 26, 2018
Evangelical Church of North America
118 W. Borden Street
Glenidve, Montana 59330
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 26, 2018
Evangelical Church of North America
118 W. Borden Street
Glendive, Montana 59330
Graveside Service
2:30 p.m.
Monday November 26, 2018
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 25, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry , Montana 59349
Visitation
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Monday November 26, 2018
Evangelical Church of North America
118 W. Borden Street
Glenidve, Montana 59330
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday November 26, 2018
Evangelical Church of North America
118 W. Borden Street
Glendive, Montana 59330
Graveside Service
2:30 p.m.
Monday November 26, 2018
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
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LYLE AND MARIDEL KASSNER says
THINKING OF ALL OF YOU!
HUGS AND PRAYERS,
Carla Prevost says
carlap@midrivers.com
So sorry to hear of Ester’s passing. I always enjoyed visiting with Ester and I know my Mother
sure had a lot of fun with Ester when they both lived in Fallon.
God Bless all of your family
Carla Prevost
Sandy Snow says
What a nice lady she was!
Gordy and Judy Schmitt says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Bob & Dixie Justice says
You are all on our minds.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob and Dixie Justice
Diedri (Granlie) Durocher says
Betty Lou, Gary And Family,
My condolences for the loss of your mom. I have many memories Great Aunt Esther, and the extended family events we shared in Glendive. I remember seeing a scorpion in her backyard with cousins when I was a kid. Oh how we all ran into the house after that- we knew for sure it was going to sting and poison us. I believe that she is at peace and enjoying happy reunions with her siblings, husbands, parents and friends in Heaven. Love and light sent to you all.
Greg and Cindy Ban says
We are so sorry and want to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. Rest in Peace dear Esther…. until we meet again.
Doris Frost says
Another good friend goes home. She will be missed. Sending prayers to all.
Tom and Darlene Hess says
Sorry for your loss, keeping you in our prayers
Domonique Williams says
I’m very sorry for your loss. In the book of Isaiah 33:24 it says “And no resident will say: “I am sick…” What comforting words. Although we may experience illness right now, soon Jehovah God will bring about a time when sickness will be a distant memory. God promises a new world were he will resurrect those who have fallen asleep in death, to their “youthful vigor.” (Job 33:25). May these scriptures bring you and your family comfort.
Vivian and Derald Reno says
Sending our thoughts and sympathy to all of Esthers family. She was a very sweet lady. With the prettiest smile.
Darlene Strobel says
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I always enjoyed a visit when I saw Esther.
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Ester’s families. Our sincere sympathy~
Becky and Dan Schmidt says
Our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace are with you Betty Lou and Ed, and with all of the family at this difficult time and the days and weeks to come.
Rose and Tom Sampson says
Thoughts and prayers Betty for you and family
Jane Huber says
So sorry for your loss, keeping you in my prayers!