Esther Jane Payne was born July 31, 1944 in Milbank, South Dakota to Carl Seehafer and Ida Poel. Esther lived most of her life in Spokane, WA working as an insurance adjuster. She enjoyed gardening, antiquing, crossword puzzles, and Scrabble. She was a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators. Esther is survived by her family:
Son, Eric Ritter and girlfriend Tara Preshinger, of Winnett, MT
Kris and Kip Morgan, daughter and son-in-law, of Spokane, WA
Brian Morgan, grandson, of Spokane, WA
Sheri and Mark Evans, best friend and husband, of Post Falls, ID
