AGE: 75
ZIMMERMAN, Esther L.
Gobles
Esther passed away Wednesday morning, July 9, 2014 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. She was born April 8, 1939 in Otsego, MI the daughter of the late Raymond and Kathryn (Neeson) Blanchard. Esther, an enjoyable person to be with, grew up on a farm in Otsego and enjoyed reading, puzzles, flowers and being outdoors. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #45, Hartville, MO and Bloomingdale Conservation Club. On October 1, 1990 in Otsego, Esther was united in marriage to Norman H. Zimmerman who survives. Also surviving are a son, Richard Sikkenga of Lake Havasu City, AZ; daughter, Sharon (Lance) Blackman of Comstock; 10 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, 4 step-sons; one step-daughter; 2 sisters, Rosemary Berry of Kalamazoo and Mary Ellen Himmelein of Otsego; nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Sunday 2-4 & 6-8 at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Graveside service for family and friends will be held Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:30 p.m. at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Eye Bank.