Esther Quam

Esther Quam was born September 5, 1915 in Pipestone, MN to Samuel and Inga (Larson) Quam. She grew up on a farm in Kandiyohi, Minnesota. After high school Esther worked as a cosmetologist in Albert Lea for a short time. During WWII she was employed at Northwest Airlines at Holmen Field in St. Paul in defense work. Esther was trained to do electrical wiring on various equipment for B24’s, B25’s, B 36’s, and B52 bombers. After the war ended Esther spent several years in Tucson, AZ working for Howard Hughes Aircraft. In 1949 Esther moved to St. Paul and was employed as a clerk at Moudry’s Apothecary until her retirement at age 70.
Esther was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in St. Paul where she did volunteer work. Esther enjoyed traveling, reading, and attending concerts.
In 2006 Esther moved to Albert Lea to reside at the Knutson Place Apartments. In 2009 Esther moved to St. John’s Lutheran Community.
She is survived by one brother, Dr. Oliver (Jean) Quam of Auburn, California, sister-in-law Winifred Quam of Kandiyohi, Minnesota, and several nieces and nephews including Carol Langer of Albert Lea. She was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings.
Esther will be lovingly remembered by her family for her grace, humility, and wonderful sense of humor.