Esther M. Valentine, 71, of Lafayette, passed away on Saturday, September, 28, 2013 at 4:35 a.m. at St. Elizabeth East. Esther was born on March 5, 1942 in Lafayette to the late Delbert and Jessie Rogers VanPelt. On March 6, 1964 she married Ralph Valentine in Lafayette, and he survives. Esther worked as a manager at Columbian Park for years. She enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. Surviving are three daughters, Tina (husband: Ron) Butcher of Lafayette, Christina M. (husband: John) Terry of West Point, IN, and Nina M. (husband: Jerry Kolthoff) Valentine of Lafayette, and one son-in-law, Jimmy Rhymer of Monticello, IN. Also surviving are two brothers, Melvin "Boe" VanPelt of Oxford, IN, and Tom (wife: Marilyn) VanPelt of Humble, TX, and three sisters, Connie Nortz of Branchburg, NJ, Rose "Rosie" (husband: Gene) Marchand of Delphi, IN, and Ann (husband: Duane) Terry of West Lafayette, ten grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.Esther is preceded in death by her daughter, Dannell Rhymer, a great grandchild, Sawyer VanHorn, and one brother, Jack Van Pelt.Services will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior with Celebrant Chris Dodson officiating at Simplicity Funeral Care. Memorial contributions can be made to the or Lafayette Cancer Network. Simplicity Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.