Ralph Stephen Esther

Ralph had served his country during WWII with the US Army.

He will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Esther Bolthouse Esther; children, Donald Cathy Esther of Sparta, Betty Stephen Cook of Andrews, NC, David Mary Esther of Allendale, and Linda David Kolenbrander of Jamestown; grandchildren, Steven Kate Esther, Joseph Esther, Andrew Bonnie Esther, Sherrie Mark Wagner, Laura Esther, Alex Esther, Stephanie, Christine, Julie, Michelle, Greg, and Mike Kolenbrander; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Stewart Alberda, Marie Bolthouse, Walter Roberta Bolthouse, Joyce Bolthouse, Ruth Hoffer, Roy June Bolthouse, Bernard Sue Bolthouse; and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Monday, 11 A.M. at Jenison Bible, 6360 14th Ave., Hudsonville. Interment will be at Rosedale Memorial Park. Relatives and friends may meet Ralph’s family Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at the Cook Funeral Home west building, 4235 Prairie SW, Grandville.

Those unable to attend the visitation or funeral services may sign the family’s Memory Book at www.cookfuneralservices.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Ralph may be made to Jenison Bible Church Building Fund or the Veterans Memorial Fund of the Allendale Community Foundation, P.O. Box 365, Allendale, MI 49401

Visitation January 20, 2008 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619

Funeral Service January 21, 2008 11:00 AM Jenison Bible Church 6360 14th Avenue Hudsonville, MI (616) 457-3770

Interment Monday January 21 2008 Rosedale Memorial Park 0-50 Lake Michigan Drive NW Grand Rapids, MI (616) 453-2411

Funeral Home Service Cook Funeral & Cremation Services - Grandville Chapel 4235 Prairie St. SW Grandville, MI (616) 534-7619