Esther M. Hartman, 87 of Denver, left our lives to be with the Lord on December 30, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband Pius G. Hartman. Survived by children Mont R. (Laurie), Shirley McFarlane, Joyce (Ron) Bernie, Cathy (Joe) Frank & Tom (William Landeros). Three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, sister Bernita Johnson, brother Ray Rome and sister-in-law Grace Schrakenberg. For 55 years she served as founder and President of Kitchen Distributors Inc. until she retired in 2008. Visitation 5-7PM, Rosary follows at 7PM on Tuesday at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 3101 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10AM Notre Dame Catholic Church, 2190 S. Sheridan Blvd. Interment Fort Logan National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.