Esther's Daughter

Esther and David fell in love at a defense plant in Chicago during WWII. They were making engines for the B29 bombers.

The problem was that Esther had a husband in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

The war ended and Bob came home. But there was a baby involved.

Esther chose to leave her husband and have the baby with David, the man she loved. She was from Italian immigrants and had a large family who loved her. After the baby was born, they showered her with all the love they could give.

David's family from southern Illinois adored the baby girl.

David moved into Esther's family home and things went well for three years. Then David wanted to change jobs often and move to California and other places.

Esther loved David and sacrificed so much for him but she did not want to leave her family and loved ones.

They separated.

Their daughter, Pattie Marie, was loved by her Italian family and her southern Illinois family. But as she grew up her life changed drastically.

Pattie Marie never wanted anyone to call her "Esther's daughter".