Esther Louise Hoehn Burton

Esther Louise Hoehn Burton, 87, of Lincoln, passed away July 24, 2021. Born October 6, 1933, in Valley View, TX, to William August and Josephine Bertha (Brandt) Hoehn. Esther taught Christian education all over the world, including Idaho, Guam, Palau, Vietnam, Texas, and Kansas. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Family members include her children: Mary Burton (Ardmore, OK), Joy Burton (Lincoln), Reginald Burton (Omaha), Jamie Snyder (Loma Linda, CA), and Wilma (Doug) Bing (Lake Tapps, WA), and adopted children Yasko Mendiola and family, Surangel Whipps and family, and Chely Dicken and family. Grandchildren: Benjamin Burton, David (Jennifer) Burton, Chelsea (Dan) Macgowan, Alex Burton, Tristan Burton, Jake (Jess) Minesinger, Eric Bing (fiancé Jamie Hiblar), Kaleigh (Jordan) Morgan, and Ryan (Jazmine) Bing. Great-grandchildren: Ada, Ian, Andrew, and Aubriella Burton, Carter Macgowan, Nick, Katie, and Isabelle Minesinger

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilbur, infant son Wilbur Eugene, sister Thelma Kelley, and brother Clarence Wilbur Hoehn.

The funeral service will be Friday (7-30-21), at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street:
Visitation: 5:00 p.m.
Funeral: 6:00 p.m.
Reception: 7:00 p.m.

The burial will be on Saturday (7-31-21), Sunrise Cemetery, 2901 Stagg Hill Rd., Manhattan, KS.
Visitation: 10:15 a.m.
Burial Service: 10:30 a.m.

Please send memorials to Adventist Southeast Asia Project (asapministries.org)

Share a Memory or Condolence

July 31, 2021

It has been such a privilege and a blessing to have met the whole Burton family and become a member by adoption. Especially coming from another country and having experienced many racist encounters, Mom and Dad Burton’s acceptance (as well as the acceptance of their wonderful children) has been like living in heaven to me. Mom Esther prayed a lot for me and I’ll always be thankful for that. Mary and Joy have been very close to me which has been a great support and encouragement through many difficult times. Our hope is that the Lord will turn our grief to joy (John 16:20) when we will be reunited at the resurrection to live with our loved ones again and now for eternity!

– Chely Dicken

July 30, 2021

Condolences on the loss of your family matriarch. It was 46 years ago that our family met yours, and now there are countless memories from the ensuing years. My working in the office with your dad, all of my siblings being taught by your mom, some of us attending academy/college together, working with Mary/Joy and observing Wilma/Doug from my perch in the conference office, watching some of the grandkids grow up. Time flies, and we’re never truly prepared for it to end. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you later. Hugs.

– Carol Allred

July 30, 2021

So very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of her and her beautiful family. May God give you all comfort and peace in the coming day.

– Rita Swensen

July 30, 2021

Sorry for the loss of Esther. She lived a long full life. It’s comforting to know that Jesus is returning soon and then there will be no more death or sorrow.