Esther Ann Rupley

Born Esther Ann Cleek on July 26, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansa to Paul and Nethil Cleek. Her siblings are Dody, Jim, Billy Jean, and Penny. Soon after her birth they moved to Livermore, California. While attending Livermore High School she met Lamarr Rupley. Esther and Lamarr were married at the presbyterian church in Livermore on November 8, 1958. They have three children, Chuck, Sandy and Randy. Esther sold Real Estate and was a Loan Officer in the Livermore valley for many years until she retired in 1998. It was then that Esther and Lamarr moved to Lincoln, California onto five acres in the country. It was there that Esther and Lamarr met their neighbors Paul and Norma who invited them to join the Bear River Riders monthly potluck group held at different members' homes each month. Esther and Lamarr started to host the group in their home for the month of November where Esther made her famous pies and turkey. It was through this group that Esther made many friends and joined the Women's group and helped make quilts for charity. She also joined the Red Hat Society and enjoyed attending their luncheons. Having lived in Lincoln for twenty three years, Esther will be laid to rest amongst her friends in the Manzanita cemetery in the Lincoln countryside.