Esther Fae Boulton

Esther Fae Boulton, 77, of Longmont passed away April 15, 2015 at Aspen House in Loveland, CO.She was born February 20, 1938 in Grand Junction, CO to John (Jack) and Viola (McPherson) Benson the oldest of five children. Her family moved following her Dad's jobs from De Beque to Rifle to Silt. She graduated from Silt High School in 1955. In 1954 Esther met Bob Boulton when their families lived across the road from each other in Dry Hollow. They were married on May 28, 1955.They built a home on the Boulton ranch, where Esther worked alongside Bob and his parents, cooking meals for family and ranch hands. She lovingly raised her two children, Susan and Mark, entered County Fair events, kept a garden, and enjoyed taking ceramic classes. She sewed constantly making clothing for herself, Susan and even Mark. She also crocheted, knitted and embroidered.Esther and Bob moved to Longmont in June of 1964 as Bob started a business as a Snap-On Tool dealer. Esther had an integral part in the business.She joined a bowling league and bowled for years. She continued gardening, sewing, other needle crafts and canning. She and Bob enjoyed spending time exploring Colorado. They purchased snowmobiles in 1967 and their first camper in 1968. Esther stayed close to her family and enjoyed many trips to the Western Slope that included stays at the Boulton cabin on the White River.Esther is remembered as a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and sister-in-law. After raising her own children, Esther and Bob lovingly invited nephew Eric age 3 and niece Amy age 2 into their home and cared for them since 1978. She loved babies and children were a special delight to her.She was a member at United Church of Christ Longmont and was involved in many functions including serving on the altar guild, helping with wedding receptions, the Christmas Home tour and the semi-annual rummage sale. Esther was a true servant of Jesus and followed in his steps, humbling herself to others in all she did.To celebrate Bob's retirement from Snap-On they took a two week trip to Hawaii and continued to travel extensively throughout the United States, including a return trip to Hawaii and an Alaskan cruise. They also journeyed to England. Esther made her final trip to the Boulton cabin in 2006.She was preceded in death by her parents.Esther is survived by her loving husband Bob, daughter Susan Boulton, Longmont, son Mark Boulton (Beth) and grandchildren Anthony and Annabelle, Jacksonville, FL, sisters Velda (Bill Hoke), Callao, MO, Naomi (Bill Morse), Molina, CO, and Terri Hargrove, Houston, TX, and brother Barry Benson (Carol), Johnstown, CO. She is also survived by family she helped raise, nephew Eric Benson (Shanti) of Longmont, niece Amy Benson of Colorado Springs and their children Paige, Kaylen and Michael, and numerous other loving nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held at 1:00pm, Sunday April 26, 2015 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:00pm Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. A second funeral will be held at Rifle Funeral Home, Rifle, CO at 11:00am on Monday, April 27, 2015. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Rifle, CO on Monday, April 27, 2015. Memorial contributions may be made to Pathways Hospice or the Alzheimer's Association and sent in care of Ahlberg Funeral Chapel. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.