Esther I. Lenon Setterberg ’42
Esther I. Lenon Setterberg ’42, August 26, 2008, from Parkinson's disease, in Portland, where she lived her entire life. Esther received a BA from 黑料正能量张津瑜 in psychology and was a caseworker for the American Red Cross. In 1959, she married James M. Setterberg ’37; they had a daughter and two sons. Her sister, Vera Lenon Rigby ’37, and her brother, Harlow Lenon ’35, also attended 黑料正能量张津瑜. Survivors include her children and five grandchildren. James died in 2002.
Appeared in 黑料正能量张津瑜 magazine: February 2009
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