Obituary of Esther Marie Zimbelman

Esther Marie Zimbelman of Lodi passed away in Lodi at the age of 84 on November 15, 2004. Mrs. Zimbelman was born in Carson, North Dakota on January 5, 1920 to Henry and Anna Marie Huber. She married Edwin Zimbelman on June 29, 1941. She was a Pastor's wife, attending to many church needs with her husband as they moved to towns in North Dakota and then Washington, Oregon and then to California, Napa, Vallejo, Arcata and finally Hallwood. They moved to Lodi when her husband retired. Esther was an avid King's fan. She was a teacher in Bible study, and her passion was to be with people, particularly her family and children. She also enjoyed needlepoint and reading. Mrs. Zimbelman is survived by her daughter, Nancy Faye Clayton of Palo Alto; son, Dr. James Ray Zimbelman of Maryland; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Frieda Scheerer of Minnesota and Viola Ann Richardson of Washington; brothers, Calvin Huber of Washington and Robert Huber of Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor Edwin Zimbelman in 1998; 7 brothers and 1 sister. A Graveside service will take place on Saturday at Lodi Memorial Cemetery at 12:30 PM. Immediately following at 2:00 PM, there will be a Memorial Service at Lodi Community Church with Dr. Walter M. Hubbard and Pastor W. Scott Hubbard of Crossroads Community Church officiating. Visitation will be held at Lodi Funeral Home on Friday from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kettleman Lane Community Church, 2223 W. Kettleman Lane, Lodi, CA 95242.