Birth date: Dec 3, 1912 Death date: Apr 10, 2020
Esther (Crucius) Ryan Gale, 107, passed Friday, April 10, 2020, at Mary Immaculate Nursing Home. Known affectionately as the “8th wonder of the world”, she was an expert seamstress, weaver, baker, and artist. The widow of James R Read Obituary
As the mother of my best friend since high school, Esther was always a source of inspiration and amazement to me. A talented artist who fearlessly studied and became accomplished in more areas of art than most of us could imagine, she continued to explore her creativity throughout her entire lifetime.
Esther was very matter-of-fact and told it like it was. She may not have always loved her daughter's hairstyles, but she loved her daughter beyond words.
My most amazing Aunt, confidant, pal, teacher, travel companion (up to the Citadel in Haiti on mules) hairdresser..always said "you have to suffer to be beautiful" when she pulled my hair, tailor, golf instructor, partner at cooking, painting and copper tooling classes and soooo much more! She always said "worry about nothing" and "this too shall pass" What a lady!
Dearest Patsy, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She always made the Christmas holiday special to me and welcomed me into the Page family with open arms. Esther made the best kuchen every year and I will miss her smiling face and sweet ways forever. Sending prayers to you. Love, Judy Page ( and Roland from heaven too )
One of my many memories is her patiently teaching me how to do plastic canvas. She was one of the strongest women I know and has always been an inspiration to me.
Lisa Page -- her great niece
