Esther Marie Backstrom
1911-2007
Born: Sherburn, Martin, Minnesota
Died: Fairmont, Minn
<p><font size="3">Esther M. Stock</font></p><p>FAIRMONT — Funeral services for Esther M. Stock, 96, of Fairmont, Minn., will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 9, at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Fairmont with burial following at Fairview Memorial Park in Fairmont. The visitation will be two hours prior to the service from 12:00-2 p.m. Friday at the church.</p><p>Esther passed Tuesday evening, November 6, 2007, at the Lakeview Methodist Healthcare Center in Fairmont. Lakeview Funeral Home in Fairmont is handling the arrangements for the family.</p><p>Esther Marie Backstrom was born on March 30, 1911, in Sherburn, Minn., the daughter of Axel G. and Anna (Chilberg) Backstrom. Two years later, the family moved to Fairmont. She graduated from Fairmont High School in 1928 and normal training in 1929. Esther married Lewis A. Stock in Mankato, August 10, 1930. They made their home in Fairmont. Esther was a school teacher and worked at Armour’s Food retiring in 1973.</p><p>Esther was a member of Hope, Heritage Acres, Martin County Historical Society, and the Martin County Preservation Society. She was a former member of the Lake Promenaders Square Dance Club and Rose Lake Golf Club. Esther was a 4-H Leader, Den Mother, and Sunday School teacher. Esther was a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ and had been active in Naomi Circle. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, square dancing and doing things for others.</p><p>She is survived by two sons, Lewis G. Stock and his wife, Mary Ann, Gerald “Jerry” W. Stock; five grandchildren and their spouses; ten great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Esther is preceded in death by her parents; husband; three sisters, Florence, Dorothy, and Ruth; and two brothers, Clarence and Lars. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>