Esther R. Priest, 88, of Billings passed away Sunday June 19, 2011 at Billings Clinic Hospital.

Esther was born in Sheridan, WY on February 20, 1923 to Fred and Mary Kerbel. She had two sisters.

Esther belonged to the American Contract Bridge League, of which she was a silver life master. She loved working in her yard and was always willing to do things for her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Ella Madden.

Esther is survived by her only son Jim (Kolleen) McKenna of Casper, WY; grandsons Michael (Heidi) McKenna of Casper, WY and Mark (Jennifer) McKenna of Seattle, WA; great-grandchildren Brooke, Brynn and Blake of Casper, WY; and sister Shirley (Chuck) Anderson of Evergreen, CO.

Cremation has taken place. At her request, there will be no services.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at:

DAV Memorial Program, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.

Arrangements are by Cremation & Funeral Gallery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cfgbillings.com.

The Sheridan Press - June 21, 2011.