Esther Marie Eiskamp Clauson

On March 30, 2020 a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and wonderful friend to many loved ones throughout the country was welcomed into heaven. Esther Marie Clauson (Eiskamp), passed away peacefully after a brief illness with pancreatic cancer in Concord, NH at the age of 83.

Born in 1936 to Fritz and Marie Eiskamp in Champaign, IL, Esther always knew she was a city girl. She met her husband, Jim, while in nurses training in Champaign and after their Chicago wedding in 1962 they headed straight to California. Jim and Esther enjoyed a wonderful life in California for 48 years, living in Redondo Beach, Torrance and Carlsbad.

Esther was an accomplished and respected nurse, and her career included fulfilling jobs in the emergency room, OBGYN, industrial nursing for two large companies and ultimately as an Early Back to Work Specialist for a large insurance company. Esther had a great sense of pride in being a nurse and renewed her nursing license throughout her lifetime. In addition to her illustrious career, she volunteered and was very actively involved with many deserving organizations over the years from the Jaycettes in the 1960's to the Concord Contemporary Women's Club in the present. Esther was also an enthusiastic participant in Jazzercize for 45 years.
Esther and Jim were a couple who loved life and loved each other. They greatly enjoyed traveling the world with their family and as a couple. Jim and Esther celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in California in grand style surrounded by many of their friends. When Esther retired from her long career in nursing, Jim and Esther moved to Concord, NH so that they could spend time with their younger daughter and family. After their move to New Hampshire, relatives and friends would trek from across the country to visit them in their beautiful new state.
Esther will be remembered as a dear friend, always willing to lend a shoulder or word of advice, as well as being a fun and funny lady, always eager to bring cheer and a smile to any occasion.
Esther is predeceased by her husband Jim Clauson. She is survived by her daughters Stephanie Hubsch (Andy) of Pacific Palisades, CA, Kathy Wyle (Steve) of Deering N.H., four grandchildren, Bradley, Riley, Justin and Dallas, along with many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
A celebration of Esther's life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local hospital for personal protective equipment for nurses' safety.

http://csnh.tributes.com/obituary/read/Esther-M.-Clauson-108364656 4/4/2020

Esther was a 1954 graduate of St. Joseph High School.