Esther Moser

Esther Moser, 88, Jamestown, ND died Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Ave Maria Village in Jamestown.

This is a celebration of a life lived for the Lord. Esther invited the Lord into her heart at the tender age of six. Her love for the Lord was seen in everyday life as she demonstrated her faith and trust in God during the hard times and good times. She loved to sing and tell people how great God is. She loved to entertain. She always had a special place in her heart for Pastors and Evangelists and had them in her home many times. She loved to bake and cook and always had leftovers to share. She made the best kuchen, vegetable soup, homemade bread and of course, but not least, her homemade ice cream was the favorite of everyone. The highlight of her life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her final prayer was that everyone would make heaven their home and we have a grand reunion day. She is now walking the street of gold visiting with Jesus and loved ones.

Esther Lillie Ruff born April 30, 1925 on the family farm near Streeter, ND, daughter of Fred and Margretta Ruff. She was one of twelve children. She married Ted Moser on November 16, 1941 at the family farm in a double wedding ceremony. They moved to a farm northwest of Medina, ND until 1948. They moved to Medina where their five children were born. In 1959 they moved to Jamestown. She worked at the North Dakota State Hospital until she retired in 1972. In 1979 they started the Agape Prison Ministries where they ministered in local prisons and at the State Prison for thirteen years. The inmates referred to them as mom and dad. They retired in 1991. They ministered in nursing homes for over 25 years. She did adult foster care over 45 years until she retired in 1996. She entered Ave Maria Village in 2009.

Esther is survived by her sons, Dave (Linda) Moser, West Fargo, ND, Arve (Carol) Moser, Sun Lakes, AZ and Dale (Pam) Moser, Devils Lake, ND; one daughter, Shirleen (Richard) Pettet, Jamestown; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Leah Wolff and Ida Enzminger, both of Jamestown and three brothers, Vernon (Faye) Ruff, Waite Park, MN, Walter (Lorraine) Ruff, Deer River, MN and Harry (Inez) Ruff, Streeter, ND.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Ronald; two great-grandchildren; two brothers and three sisters.