Celebrating the life of
Eloise Hester Steinbeck
August 20, 1904 - August 18, 2009
Eloise Hester Steinbeck
SAVANNAH – Eloise Hester Steinbeck, 104, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009.
Mrs. Steinbeck was born August 20, 1904 to the late LeRoy and Eleanor Wilson Hester in Savannah, Georgia. She was the widow of the late Theodore Carl Steinbeck.
She was a member of the First Christian Church of Savannah, Georgia. She was a member of the League of Women Voters and served as the Treasurer for several years. Playing bridge with her friends and working in her yard were some of her favorite times. She drove her car to church and bridge parties until she was 95 years old.
She is survived by her son and his wife, Ted and Barbara Steinbeck of Vancouver, Washington, six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren of Portland, Oregon; her daughter, Bettye and her husband John Ingram of Savannah, a granddaughter and her husband, Ann Ingram and Jim Parham, three great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren, all of Lakeland, Florida; a grandson and his wife, Shep and Suzanne Ingram of Statesboro, Georgia, a great-granddaughter and her husband, Laurianne Ingram and Eric McDonald, and one great-great-grandson of Soperton, Georgia; a grandson and his wife Walter and Mary Ingram of Bloomingdale, Georgia; her sister, Lettye Hollingsworth of Savannah; her brother, George Leon and his wife Elizabeth of Savannah; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Eva Pedigo of Gainesville, Florida and her brother, Roy Hester and his wife Clara of Florida.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with Rev. Gary Cubbedge and Rev. Billy Hester officiating.
The family will receive friends at Fox & Weeks from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m.
Interment will be private.
Remembrances may be made to the First Christian Church, 711 East Victory Dr., Savannah, GA 31405, Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416, or to a favorite charity.
Mr. & Mrs. Ingram, Ann, Shep, and Walter: I was so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. She had a wonderful life full of family. May God bless her and all of you. With loving thoughts for you all, Becky Woodroffe
- Becky Woodroffe, Seminole, FL
Dear Shep and Suzanne, I wanted to express my sorrow on the lost of your grandmother. Suzanne spoke often of her and even though I never had the pleasure of meeting her I knew she was very special. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family. Love, Linda
- Linda Ricks, Savannah, GA
The family of David and Elouise Mack share our condolences. Ms. Steinbeck lived a long and beautiful life. May God bless her soul.
- Florence Mack Bennett, Atlanta, GA
Mr. and Mrs. Ingram, Ann, Shep and Walter, it is with wonderful memories of our childhood that I remember your grandmother. You were truly blessed to have had her in your life and I am sure that you are enriched by her. Please accept Lynette's and my condolences on her passing.
- George W. Flathmann, Hilton Head Island, SC
Mrs. Steinbeck was our neighbor at Rose Dhu when I was growing up. She and Mr. Steinbeck were such wonderful people and friends to my mom, Ann Burton. I have a lot of great memories of them both. They were exceptional people. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I haven't seen Mrs. Steinbeck since my parents moved, but thought of her often. She was special. May you be comforted by the memories of such a sweet lady.
- Kristi Odom, Guyton, GA
Mr. & Mrs. Ingram, Ann, Shep, and Walter: I was so sorry to hear of your grandmother's passing. She had a wonderful life full of family. May God bless her and all of you. With loving thoughts for you all, Becky Woodroffe
- Becky Woodroffe, Seminole, FL
Dear Shep and Suzanne, I wanted to express my sorrow on the lost of your grandmother. Suzanne spoke often of her and even though I never had the pleasure of meeting her I knew she was very special. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your family. Love, Linda
- Linda Ricks, Savannah, GA
The family of David and Elouise Mack share our condolences. Ms. Steinbeck lived a long and beautiful life. May God bless her soul.
- Florence Mack Bennett, Atlanta, GA
Mr. and Mrs. Ingram, Ann, Shep and Walter, it is with wonderful memories of our childhood that I remember your grandmother. You were truly blessed to have had her in your life and I am sure that you are enriched by her. Please accept Lynette's and my condolences on her passing.
- George W. Flathmann, Hilton Head Island, SC
Mrs. Steinbeck was our neighbor at Rose Dhu when I was growing up. She and Mr. Steinbeck were such wonderful people and friends to my mom, Ann Burton. I have a lot of great memories of them both. They were exceptional people. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I haven't seen Mrs. Steinbeck since my parents moved, but thought of her often. She was special. May you be comforted by the memories of such a sweet lady.
- Kristi Odom, Guyton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
