Edward L. Kester, 68, of Henderson, died Jan. 12, 2004. He was a retired chemical plant foreman and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is survived by his daughters, Cindy Shelton of Brisbane, Australia, Debbie Beyer of Henderson and Sharon Hyder of Henderson. Viewing will be from 3-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, at Bunkers Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd., North. Service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, at Bunkers Mortuary Chapel. Burial at Memory Gardens Mausoleum.