Esther R. Whisman (age 86) passed way peacefully on January 4, 2012. Ester was a loving wife and mother, and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Jan Cooper; sons, Alan Whisman and Philip Whisman. Funeral service will begin at 1:00PM on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at RIPLINGER FUNERAL HOME 4305 N. DIVISION SPOKANE, WA. Private interment will take place at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA.