Esther A. Hinchman

Esther Ann Hinchman January 2, 1920 – October 24, 2015 Esther, a beautiful, devoted wife and mother emulating poise and grace, passed into the kingdom of heaven peacefully in her sleep on October 24, 2015. She was the eldest of two daughters born to Jesse Ellen Colvin Murphy and Johnny Faye Murphy on January 2, 1920, in New Salem, Indiana. Esther was a graduate of New Salem in 1937. She married Lowell Walter Hinchman on April 9, 1938 in Newport, Kentucky. Together they raised five children in the small town of Glenwood, Indiana. Dr. and Mrs. Hinchman were united in marriage 63 years until the untimely passing of Dr. Hinchman in 1991. They celebrated their 50-year anniversary in 1988 at their home in Glenwood, Indiana. From childhood, Rush County was Esther's home, and in later years she lived in Ponce Inlet, Florida and Marietta, Georgia. In her early years, while Dr. Hinchman matriculated through Ohio State University's Veterinarian School, Esther candled eggs in a hatchery. Upon her husband's completion of school, the couple went to housekeeping in Glenwood, Indiana, and Dr. Hinchman opened his private veterinary practice. Five years later, they began their family. Esther and Dr. Hinchman were lifetime world-wide travelers and also enjoyed hayrides, bonfires and authentic clam bakes on their farm. She was an avid Ohio State University fan, a skilled bridge player and instructor, a dedicated golfer, an accomplished oil painter, and an exceptional culinary expert specializing in chicken & dumplings, homemade noodles & Belgium waffles. She would travel the country to visit friends and family who would anxiously await her arrival with her famous waffle iron in hand. She would also arrive at her grandchildren's birthday parties with her confetti angel food cake. She was a member of Little Flatrock Christian Church of New Salem, Indiana and Main Street Christian Church, Rushville, Indiana, being one of the first women deacons of Main Street Christian Church. From 1941 – 1974, Mrs. Hinchman was the office manager for Glenwood Veterinarian Clinic, as well as serving as the Animal Welfare Inspector for the State of Indiana. She is also the past President of the Indiana Veterinarian Auxiliary. Additionally, she was a prestigious artisan and owner of Esther's Delight, a business of hand-made bisque and porcelain dolls. She was a member of the Columbia Club of Indianapolis, Eastern Star, and O.O.S. Additionally, she was the Vice Precinct Committeeman of Union Township of Rush County, Indiana, and a delegate to the Republican State Convention. Those left to cherish her memory are four daughters, Linda (Jack) Clarkson of Rushville, Indiana, Donna (Richard) Houston of Indianapolis, Indiana, LouAnn (Michael) Pursley of Salem, South Carolina, and Elda (Scott) Gray of Marietta, Georgia. Her love and devotion to her children lent her the ability to enrich their lives individually as though they were each an only child. Also surviving are Charlie (Betty) Spears and Johnny (Carolyn) Spears nephews, and their famlies; 6 grandchildren, Julie Jane (Bill) Pappas, Jenni-Lynn Moster Gilbert, Terri Christine (Dave) Gillay, Jeffrey Lowell (Jessie) Houston, Timothy Richard (Meghan) Houston, and Jessica Ann Pursley; nine great-grandchildren Taylor Christine Gilbert, Nicholas, Jacob & Amanda Gillay, Kaylee, Tyler, & Alex Houston, and Lilly and Ben Houston. Also surviving are extended children Marsha Jean (John) Hahn, Jon Michael (Chris) Clarkson , and Carol Ann (Charlie) Bowman, along with extended grandchildren Christopher Jack (Cristy) Hahn, Elizabeth Jean (Michael) Cassidy, Heather (Rich) Grimme, Jon Paul Clarkson, Cara (Joseph) Moran, Daniel (Emma) Bowman, Whitney Bowman, and 8 extended great grandchildren, Shelby & Jacob Hahn, Lily & John Warren Cassidy, Kreigh Springman, Adam Grimme, Star Moran & Lane Palmer. In addition to her parents, Esther was preceded in heaven by her loving husband, Lowell Walter Hinchman, son, Ronald Lowell Hinchman, brother, Gilbert Murphy, and sister, Doris Spears. Services for Esther will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.at Moster Mortuary, Rushville, with Sam Davenport presiding. Interment will follow in the East Hill Cemetery, Rushville, Indiana. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at the mortuary. Memorial contributions in memory of Esther may be made to Little Flatrock Christian Church, New Salem, Indiana and/or Main Street Christian Church, Rushville, Indiana.

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Esther A. Hinchman

January 2, 1920 - October 24, 2015