Esther M. Leslie

Esther M. Leslie

Nov. 30, 1922 ~ Oct. 24, 2016

MLE Mason, also known as “Mert” born Esther M. Leslie Nov. 30, 1922 to Jeff and Esther Leslie in Sherman, Texas, passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2016.

Her passions were gardening, knitting, crocheting, scuba diving, driving an 18-wheeler across the country for Mayflower Moving Vans, hot chocolate, her cats and dogs and crossword puzzles.

Proceeded in death by her parents, older sister and brother, second husband, sister-in-law, two grandsons, two sons-in-law and a niece.

She is survived by her first husband, Vic Merth, four children Judy and husband Jack Davies, Jennifer Hickman, Jon and LeAnn Merth and Joy and husband George Britton; six grandchildren, three nieces, two nephews, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Her family would like to extend their heart-felt appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Sandra McIntyre, the staff at The Legacy Assisted Living and the nurses and staff at Parkview Acres without whose care she would not have had the quality of life these past few years.

Her memorial will be held in the spring of next year.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations be made to the Montana Institute for the Blind.