DeEsta Wellborn

DeEsta was born in Idaho Falls and moved to Shoup Idaho in 1940 where she spent her childhood on the banks of the Salmon River with her siblings Bob, Judy Ann, and Karen. They would ride the cable trolley across the river every day to go to school. DeEsta’s dad owned a café and bar in Armstead, and as a teenager she would ride the train from Idaho to visit him there. She met her husband Ned on one of her visits to Armstead and they married in 1952. They were married for 65 years until Ned’s passing in 2017. Ned and Dee built their home in Grant soon after they were married and they raised their 2 daughters Judy and Esther there. They made their living in Horseprairie logging, hunting, and ranching. DeEsta also worked for many years as a Nurse’s Aide in the 1980’s at the Dillon Hospital. DeEsta was known for her love of animals, especially cats, and for her beautiful seamstress work of table runners and blankets. She had many close, lifelong friends and will be greatly missed by them and her family. DeEsta is survived by her siblings Bob and Judy Ann; her daughters Judy (Kevin) and Esther (Fred); 4 grandchildren Vince (Cheryl), Travis (Paula), Paula (Ryan), and Charlotte; 8 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Dillon Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice.