Submitted by: Dan Rich

Esther Irene Claxton

Sept. 26, 1927 - Feb. 25, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/28/2008
MISHAWAKA - Esther Irene Claxton, 80, of Alford Street in Mishawaka, passed away of natural causes at 4:30 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2008, in the Golden Living Center. Esther was born on September 26, 1927, in Mishawaka, to the late Albert and Climena (Lovell) Light.

On January 13, 1951, Esther was married to Mr. James Maurice Claxton Jr. in South Bend. Surviving are her husband, James M. Claxton Jr. of Mishawaka; a son, James A. (Kris) Claxton of Osceola; and a daughter, Lori A. (Tim) Young of Mishawaka. Esther is also survived by her brother, Robert (Doris) Light of Florida; three granddaughters, Sheila (Nelson) Annis, Dena (Kevin) Hutchinson and Jodi (Jeff) Casto; as well as 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Esther was a graduate of Mishawaka High School, class of 1946. Esther was employed by Dodge Manufacturing for six years and later by the School City of Mishawaka as a cafeteria attendant. She enjoyed swimming and fishing, spending time at the lake with her family, and baking wonderful meals for her family and friends.