Henry Esau Jr.

MAY 23, 1917 - OCT 21, 2010

Henry Esau passed away October 21, 2010 at Samaritan Village in Hughson,

CA, at the age of 93. Henry was born in Aberdeen, Idaho on May 23, 1917 to

Henry and Mary Esau. He grew up in the southern San Joaquin Valley and

Southern California with six brothers and four sisters. On October 24, 1941 he

married his wife Ruth.

He worked at Boeing Aircraft during World War II, and

later worked as a sales and serviceman for Van Gas Propane Company.

He enjoyed working on cars, woodworking and helping friends with their repair projects.

Henry was a member of Modesto Covenant Church. He was proud of his work in

helping build the church sanctuary.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth and son Larry in 1996.

He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law Ted and Merrilee of Oroville, CA,

and Ron and Sandy of Sonora, CA, and daughter-in-law Marilyn of Modesto.

He was also the proud grandfather of five grandchildren; Christine of San Diego,

John of Chico, Stephanie of State College, PA, Stephen and Jennifer of Modesto

and three great grandchildren; Nicholas, Alice and Andrew. He is also survived by

three brothers and two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Graveside service will be held at Lakewood Memorial Park, 900 Santa Fe Avenue,

Hughson, CA, on Thursday, October 28th at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials

may be made to Modesto Covenant Church or Community Hospice of Modesto.

Leave a remembrance at www.modbee.com/obituaries www.lakewoodhughson.com