Claude Painter, a gentle but mighty man of God, husband, father, and friend, has entered into his eternal home. Our hearts are full of joy for him, yet they are laden with sorrow. So many dear friends and family are asking how they can show support and love at his passing, and we are overwhelmed with gratitude.

Because Claude has blessed others in such meaningful ways, we feel that the most meaningful way to honor Claude would be to bless the love of his life, Esther. We are honored to care for our Mom in the days and years to come, but she will indeed face uncertain transition and a future without her best friend and companion. We would like to add to her financial storehouse so that she can heal and rest without worry of the future. In Claude's final days, has asked "How will Esther live?" Our response was "Like a Queen."

Claude and Esther have spent over 52 years of their lives together- more years spent together than apart. Each coming from humble families, together they built a life of legacy, pursuing the eternal and immaterial. Claude has been a most faithful husband and provider and also generous to others- giving all he could with what he had. Below is an excerpt from a letter written from him to his future daughter in law, when she came to America to marry his son:

"You must understand that we are not wealthy people, by American standards. Much of our money pays for our children: their college, their travel, their music lesson and instruments. Our house is comfortable, but very old. Our car is reliable, but very old. We don't mind having these old things, because our children, their education, their futures are more important."

Together, let's take care of our Queen Esther.

Thank you so much, love and blessing to you all,

The family of Claude & Esther Painter

[This fundraiser is being organized by Brian Roes, Claude Painter's son-in-law. All donations will be deposited directly into Esther Painter's account daily. If you have questions, please contact Brian Roes or any other family member: Eric Painter, Anya Painter, Deanne Roes, Donita Manning, Joshua Manning. Thank you for your kind gifts.]