Thelma Eshleman, 93, of West Lampeter Twp. and formerly of East Lampeter Twp., went home to be with Jesus, who she came to know when she was a young girl, on July 12, 2017. Born in Pequea Twp. to the late Roy S. and Virgie Goss Bechtold. Her husband Richard B. Eshleman died October 28, 2014 after 65 years of marriage.

She worked at Armstrong during World War II, Hamilton Watch and then Yorgey's Fine Cleaning. Thelma faithfully attended Lancaster Grace Evangelical Congregational Church for many years where she served on the church board. She enjoyed working in the garden and freezing vegetables.

Thelma appreciated the good care her son John and wife Phyllis gave her.

Thelma is survived by 4 children, Joy, wife of Dave Mason of Manor Twp., Dr. Jere Eshleman, husband of Marilyn (Lausch) of Williamsport, John Eshleman, husband of Phyllis (Smith) of West Lampeter Twp. and Jay Eshleman, husband of Beverly (Nolt) of West Lampeter Twp. Also surviving her are 13 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Thelma was preceded in death by her brothers Melvin, Roy and Chester Bechtold and sisters Alta Frey and Mary Mowery.

A special thank you to the Purple Team Nurses of Hospice & Community Care for their care and support. An extra special thank you to granddaughter Kari for providing excellent nursing care during these last months.

Services will be held at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 East King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 on Monday, July 17, 2017. Viewing will take place from 12-1 PM followed by the funeral at 1 PM. Pastor Mark Ammerman officiating. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace E.C. Church, 415 S. Shippen Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 or Hospice & Community Care., P.O Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.