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Obituary for Eshelman


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Thursday April 22, 1999

Charles W. Eshelman, 81, a former resident of Albuquerque for 18 years, passed away Monday, April 5, 1999 at his home in Ft. Myers, FL. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Eshelman of Ft. Myers, FL; daughters, Sanna Obermiller and husband, John of Sanibel, FL and Jean Boatright and husband, Jim of El Paso, TX; two brothers; three sisters; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Eshelman was born in Kane, PA and lived in El Paso and Abilene, TX, Albuquerque, and most recently in Ft. Myers. He served as controller for French Mortuary for 17 years. Mr. Eshelman was an active life member of the Gideon's International and served in various state and national capacities. He was a former member of Grace Church. Memorial services will be held Thursday, 4:00 p.m., at French Mortuary, University Blvd. Chapel, 1111 University Blvd. NE, with Rev. Ross Hahl officiating. Final resting place will be at Chester T. French Memorial Mausoleum, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International, Drawer T2275, Nashville, TN 37244-1102 or to the local Gideon's International, Albuquerque Central Camp, P.O. Box 80035, Albuquerque, 87108. French Mortuary, 1111 University Blvd. NE.