Esther Ann Phillips
September 16, 1948 - November 1, 2011
Obituary
Esther “Reenie” Ann Philips
September 16, 1948 – November 1, 2011
Esther Ann Phillips was born September 16, 1948 in Prineville, Oregon and passed away on November 1, 2011, in Seattle, Washington. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Claude and Myrt Williams. Esther is survived by her husband, Michael Phillips and 2 daughters; Alicia Phillips and Andrea Ruiz. She is also survived by her 2 grandchildren; Keira and Dru Phillips. We would like to thank all of our family and friends for their love and support.
I never thought I’d be writing in Esthers guestbook…She was such a wonderful woman…you already know that. When she retired I really missed her and her boundless energy, her fabulous sense of humor! I missed the great cookies she would bring for all to enjoy too! Though I missed her I knew she was enjoying her “grandbabies” and all of her family. This kind of “missing esther” is so very different. Surely she is in heaven dazzling all with her own special “sparkle”
I am sad beyond words to hear of Esther’s passing. My deepest condolences to Mike, Alicia and Andrea.
It was such a joy to fly with Esther as she was always smiling and joking around. We flew many many miles together and never stopped laughing. She was a good friend, a caring person and I will always remember her. Carolyn
Remembering my mother in-law/baseball buddy/pen pal. A very special lady that has a special place in many people’s heart. 🙂
Esther will be missed by everybody she touched in her life.
She was a very sweet and kind woman. Also her cookie were the best!!! RIP Esther
the Meats Family will always love you!!
Esther will truly be missed! She was such a fun caring person. She will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. We are truly saddened by her passing. Love you Reenie!
My heart goes out to all in the family.
Esther will always have a special place in my heart that will never go away.
One dark, and rainy Nov. morning, probably about 5am, I was parking my car in the lot, I grabbed my suitcase, tote and didn’t have my purse. That meant no $$ for a 3day trip to Orlando. I met Esther that am and she leant me $20. We laughed for 3 days and the rest of the month and the rest of our careers.
Forever.
You couldn’t ask for a better friend than Esther. It will be hard to say good-bye to 35 years of friendship, so I won’t. I will always treasure my memories of the kind, oh-so-funny, loving , irreverent (and sometimes naughty), special person Esther was and all the fun, deep loyalty, and great times we had together over the years.
All “the girls” will miss you so much!
Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Reenie, I can see by her beautiful smile that she surely touched many lives with her love, expecially her husband, children and grandchildren. Her love for life will live on in you all, and the beautiful memories will last a lifetime. Andrea, my sincerest sympathies to you and your family.
Ponda and I are so sad to hear of Esther’s passing. Our hearts go out to my dear old friend Mike, and the children and grandchildren.
Mike, I just heard about Esther and we are so sorry. A good life was cut short far too soon. I know that there will be a large hole your family. Just know that we are thinking about you and yours and we love you. Robb and Gayle
Mike and family, I was saddened to hear about Esther. She and I were born on the same day – same doctor and when we were young, we would celebrate together with treasure hunts at my house on Main Street or playing in the attic at the ranch. We didn’t see each other too much after high school until we started driving together to Portland to have lunch with other high school friends. She would always bring chocolate chip cookies! My thoughts will be with you. Teena