Esther Elaine Harrison

   Esther Elaine Wagner-Harrison passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Sunrise Manor in Sioux City, IA.

   Per Esther’s wishes, her body has been donated to science in Iowa City, Iowa and the family will hold private services at a later date.  Arrangements are under the direction of Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.

   Esther was born on August 30, 1916.  She was left on the doorsteps of a Sioux Falls, South Dakota orphanage.  Esther was placed on November 2, 1916 to Jo and Emma Wagner.  She married Clarence “Lefty” Harrison and had two sons John and Ronald.  Esther was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Sioux City and did volunteer work in their thrift shop.  She worked for many years at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.

   Esther is survived by her son John and his wife Patty and their four children Erie, Kari, Scott, and Robby; seven great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; daughter in law Betty Harrison and her three children Chad, Crystal, and Clint and seven great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Clarence “Lefty”, her son Ronald, daughter in law Sharon, and grandson Scott O’Hern. 

   The family wishes to thank Sunrise Manor for their wonderful care of Esther.