Esther Arlene Alme, 87, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully Feb. 13, 2023. Esther was born March 15, 1935, in Mondovi, Wis., to Selmer and Bertha (Dregney) Mahlum. Esther married Ebert Alme in September 1954. Ebert and Esther enjoyed dancing, fishing, boating and spending time with family and friends.

Esther continued to spend time with family and friends, playing cards, gardening, visiting the casino, playing bingo, crocheting, traveling, baking Norwegian specialties like lefse and always had coffee on hand to go with her baked goods. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Post Falls, the Eagles, Sons of Norway and Rambling Rovers.

She is survived by her children, Karen (Mark) Worley, Terry (Jolene) Alme, and Linda (John) Ostendorf; grandchildren Ann (Jason) Stauty, Stacy (Ryan) Alme, Amanda (Kagen) Heubner, Rachel (Kenny) Cox, David (Channing) Worley, and Jared Alme; and great-grandchildren Nyah, Brandon, Rhiannon, Persephone, Thaddeus, Gavin, Violet, Jack, Scarlet, Josie and Charlie. She is survived by her siblings, Ed (Shirley) Mahlum, Keith (Sandy) Mahlum; and sister-in-law Katie Mahlum.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents, Selmer and Bertha Mahlum; her husband, Ebert Alme; sisters Bernice Marten, LaVonne Santala and Elaine Heike; brother Dale Mahlum; brothers-in-law Ken Marten, Roy Heike and Al Santala; sister-in-law Doris Holstein; and great grandson Caleb Huebner. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, loving grandmother and caring friend.

A visitation will take place at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at Yates Funeral Home — Hayden Chapel (373 E. Hayden Ave., Hayden Lake, ID 83835). A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m., Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, with Pastor Matt Erickson officiating.

Please visit Esther’s online memorial to sign her guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.