Esther Chaffee

Esther E. Chaffee, age 85, of Ovid, Michigan died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Bortz Healthcare in Rose City, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held at United Church of Ovid on February 11, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. Burial has taken place at Maple Grove Cemetery, Ovid, Michigan.

Esther was born in St. Johns, Michigan on August 9, 1926, the daughter of Earl and Clara (Stevens) Larkins. She graduated from Okemos High School with the class of 1944. On March 4, 1950 Esther married Robert J. Chaffee in Lansing, Michigan. Robert predeceased her on September 4, 2004.

Esther was a farmers wife and loved being on the farm raising registered angus cattle. She loved and enjoyed her children and grandchildren and was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program. She resided most of her life in Ovid, Michigan.

She is survived by 3 daughters; Deborah and Steven Leonard of Rose City, MI, Jo Ellen and Gregory Crips of Grandville, MI, Maryann Minarik of St. Johns, MI, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents, daughter, Robbin, sister, Onalee, brother, Gaylord and son in law, Michael Minarik.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes Elsie Chapel Elsie, Michigan.


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