Esther Klevin

Esther Kleven, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord on October 24, 2025. She was born in Streeter, North Dakota to Joseph and Rosina Schaffer, the 7th of 8 children. She attended the University of North Dakota and earned her degree in Medical Technology.

She married her husband Earl in 1957 and with their 3 small children, they moved west and settled near Battle Ground, Washington. Esther earner her Master's Degree while raising 3 teenagers and eventually became Director of Laboratories for Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver. After retiring, she and Earl enjoyed traveling in their motorhome to Arizona, Alaska, and many points between. 

Earl preceded her in death after 49 years of marriage. Esther is survived by her children Barbara (Rodger) Kujava, Mark Kleven, and Jeff (Cherry) Kleven. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren (Michael and Matt Kleven and Andrew and Nick Kujava), as well as 6 great-grandchildren. 

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 7th at Elim Lutheran Church (15815 NE 152nd Ave, Brush Prairie, WA. 98606)