Esther C. (Danielson) Walbert, 99, of Oakland, Maryland, passed away Jan. 13, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on Jan. 22, 1918, in Sutherland, Esther was the daughter of the late Ernest and Cora (White) Danielson.

Her husband of 53 years, Russell C. Walbert, passed away on Dec. 14, 1998. They were married on Aug. 11, 1945 in Ogden, Utah.

Esther was a housewife who enjoyed sewing, especially keeping busy with wedding dress alterations, and was very active in the community. She was a member of the Election Board of Sutherland for 47 years. She also was a census taker for the Sutherland School District. Esther was chairwoman of the Cancer Drive and also active with the Bloodmobile. She was also a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for over 50 years.

Esther was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sutherland for 87 years. Esther loved music and was a very accomplished organist. She played organ at the United Methodist Church of Sutherland for over 54 years as well as substituting at many other local churches. She played for over 100 weddings and nearly 200 funerals. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women.

Esther was a 1936 graduate of Sutherland High School, and more than anything else, loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Along with her parents and her husband, Russell, Esther was preceded in death by her sons, Dale R. Walbert and Jim Bowers; and by her brothers, Grant Danielson and Vance Danielson.

Esther is survived by her daughter, Anita M. (Anthony P. Jr.) Zeus of Oakland; her son, Ted Bowers of Chewelah, Washington; her grandchildren, Russell, Justin, Dale Jr., Jeff, Kari and Toni; her great-grandchildren, Logan, Christine, Brittney, Brooke, Jacob, Jaden, Landon and Ciena; also by her step-grandchildren, Anthony III and Tracy; her great-step-grandchildren, Ryan, Nathan, MaryKate, Mikayla, Jack, Taylor, Bella and Angelo; and her great-great-step-grandchildren, Harlow and Caden.

Online condolences may be shared at WalbertFuneralHome.com.

Services in late spring in Sutherland. Walbert Funeral Home & Cremation Services, PC, Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, is in charge of arrangements.