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Esther Elizabeth Boehr Wenger

Birth	:	1 Apr 1922 Wisner, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	18 Dec 2016 North Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Eastlawn Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.1151100, -97.3902900
Plot	:	Q-84
Inscription	:	Dec 23, 1943 But when these tents are destroyed, God will give us a place to live--II Cor. 5:1
Description	:	Esther Elizabeth (Boehr) Wenger, 94 April 1, 1922 ~ December 18, 2019 Esther was born April 1, 1922, in Wisner, Nebraska to Henry and Elizabeth (Wiebe) Boehr. She was baptized in 1935 at Salem Mennonite Church, and graduated from Wisner High School in 1939. Esther obtained a Secondary Teacher's Certificate at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, and taught school in Goessel, Kansas. In 1943, she took a summer session at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Esther married Malcolm Wenger Dec. 23, 1943, in Wisner, Nebraska. They... Read More	Esther Elizabeth (Boehr) Wenger, 94 April 1, 1922 ~ December 18, 2019 Esther was born April 1, 1922, in Wisner, Nebraska to Henry and Elizabeth (Wiebe) Boehr. She was baptized in 1935 at Salem Mennonite Church, and graduated from Wisner High School in 1939. Esther obtained a Secondary Teacher's Certificate at Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, and taught school in Goessel, Kansas. In 1943, she took a summer session at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Esther married Malcolm Wenger Dec. 23, 1943, in Wisner, Nebraska. They were blessed with five children and nearly 60 years of marriage. As newlyweds, Malcolm and Esther moved to Montana and spent 22 years with the Northern Cheyenne, near Busby, Montana, serving as General Conference Mennonite missionaries. Esther was an ordained minister of the General Conference Mennonite Church. In 1966, they moved back to Newton, where Esther was an active member, deacon and teacher at Faith Mennonite Church. In 1978, Malcolm and Esther moved to Manitoba, Canada, where they pastored Selkirk Mennonite Church, which included Metis and native Canadians. In 1985, semi-retirement brought them back to Newton from where they served for short periods in Crow Agency, Montana, Buhle and Kykotsmovi, Arizona. They attended Shalom Mennonite Church. In 1999, they moved to Kidron Bethel Village assisted living/nursing home complex. Esther frequently reached out to people of all ages, hosting guests, corresponding with and visiting others, with a concern for their faith. In addition to being an attentive mom and grandmother, she spent many years teaching Sunday School, directing church programs, playing piano and organ, and helping with youth camps. One of Esther's prayers was that "we will all find ways to live the love of Christ in our activities." Esther Elizabeth (Boehr) Wenger, 94, retired missionary and church worker, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 at Kidron Bethel in North Newton, Kansas. Left to cherish her memory are three daughters: Betsy (Randall) Kaufman of Windom, Kansas, Ann Wenger of Goshen, Indiana and Grace Wenger of Newton, Kansas; sons-in-law, Ken Voth of Newton and Konrad Ege of Mt. Rainier, Maryland; three grandchildren, Cristina (Scott) Woodall of Phoenix, David (Sarah) Kaufman of Halstead and Hans Ege Wenger of Afghanistan; two great-grandchildren, Erik and Evan Kaufman; and one nephew, John (Kim) Schmidt of San Francisco, California. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Becky Voth and Martha Wenger; sister-in-law Ruth (Wenger) Schmidt, Orlando Schmidt and their son Ted Schmidt. Services will be Thursday (Dec. 29, 2016), with a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. at Peterson Funeral Home, burial at 2 p.m. at Eastlawn Cemetery in Zimmerdale and a memorial service at 4 p.m. at Shalom Mennonite Church in Newton, with a meal and sharing to follow. Memorial suggestion: White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church, Busby, MT. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She married Malcolm, and they spent many years with the Cheyenne peoples in Montana. In the summer of 1949, they took a sabbatical, and Esther's cousin, Melvin Boehr subbed for them, along with Melvin's wife, Kay, and little daughter, Connie. The cousins remained close. Years later, after Melvin had passed away, Kay broke her legs and needed to enter the nursing home. Esther wrote the following: The card said "I'm asking God to be right there by your side until you're better again!" Then, Esther Wenger wrote the following: Dear Kay, Sarah Boehr told me of your very, very unfortunate fall and broken legs today!--Oh, my-- May you know the Lord is with you hour by hour, day by day. May you receive courage, and patience for the road of healing ahead. I'm so sorry! It's a blessing you have dear family and many friends and I trust good caregivers. Prayerfully, Esther Wenger "I am the Lord your God I am holding your hand so, don't be afraid I am here to help you--" Isa 41:13 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sources: obituary published in the Dec. 21, 2016 The Kansan, Newton, Kansas; get-well card found and transcribed by Donna Walker, a daughter of Kay Boehr, in the hopes that it not only shows part of what Esther Wenger was like, but brings encouragement to the reader today ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Where is Esther Elizabeth Boehr Wenger's memorial?
Esther Elizabeth Boehr Wenger's memorial is located at: Eastlawn Cemetery, Zimmerdale, Harvey County, USA.
When did Esther Elizabeth Boehr Wenger death?
Esther Elizabeth Boehr Wenger death on 18 Dec 2016 in North Newton, Harvey County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Esther Elizabeth Boehr Wenger's memorial?
Latitude: 38.1151100
Longitude: -97.3902900

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Boehr

(1885 - 1980)

Elizabeth Wiebe Boehr

(1888 - 1967)

Spouse

Earl "Malcolm" Wenger

(1919 - 2003)

Children

Rebecca Lois “Becky” Wenger Voth

(1951 - 2016)

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Coordinate: 38.1151100, -97.3902900

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6. Faith Mennonite Church Columbarium
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7. Bethel College Columbarium
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Coordinate: 38.0730000, -97.3420000

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12. Farnsworth-Cook Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1233600, -97.4992200

13. Garden Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1232147, -97.4998856

14. Greenwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0443993, -97.3249969

15. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0419006, -97.3277969

16. Restlawn Gardens of Memory Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.0275002, -97.4075012

17. Knopp Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2003140, -97.3540140

18. Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2027400, -97.4362500

19. Garden View Mennonite Church Cemetery
Hesston, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0874400, -97.5128900

20. Garden Community Church Cemetery
Halstead, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1225900, -97.5188600

21. Schoenthal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.1875000, -97.2994003

22. Church of God of the Firstborn Cemetery
Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0142400, -97.4073500

23. Royer Cemetery
Newton, Harvey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0139008, -97.4068985

24. Tabor Mennonite Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2037582, -97.3233719