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Collin D. Eshleman, 24

September 21, 2016

Collin D. Eshleman, 24, formerly of Lititz, lost his life-long battle with mental illness in Lake Worth, Florida, on September 21, 2016. He won his battle over addiction.
Collin graduated from Warwick High School in 2011. He completed 1 year at Thaddeus Stevens School of Technology in Computer Aided Drafting. He enjoyed cross country and track at Warwick. He had been most recently employed as a Behavior Tech at The Serenity House Detox Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was an active member of AA and was a sponsor. He was known for his commitment to his continued recovery and how he was passionate about helping others in their journey with sobriety. He was active in his Wednesday AA meetings “Living On A Prayer” and his Friday meetings, “The Gentlemen’s Club”.
He enjoyed the beach, fishing and shelling. He and his buddies in recovery shared game night after their Friday night Men’s meeting.
Collin was baptized in the Lutheran faith.
He is survived by his parents, Ronald and Betsy Eshleman (nee Reisinger) of Lititz, his brother J.Kile Ulmer and his wife Kristen and their son Jacob of Ephrata, his sister Ashlee J. Eshleman of Denver, PA and his grandparents, Bob and Fay Eshleman of Lititz.
He will be lovingly remembered for his quick wit, love for his family, friends, his commitment to AA and recovery and his beautiful smile and funny, sarcastic grin.
A service of remembrance will be held Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Visitation will be from 6-7PM with the service at 7PM, the Rev. Alison Bowlan of Salem Lutheran Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Retreat of Lancaster County, 1170 S. State St., Ephrata, PA 17522 attn: Joanne Mahosky, In Memory of Collin D. Eshleman or to NAMI of Palm Beach County Florida, 5205 Greenwood Drive, Suite 110, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 attn: Marsha Martino , In Memory of Collin D. Eshleman.

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Condolences to the Family

October 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.    Ron Erb
 and your number #2 work buddy.

October 17, 2016

To the entire Eshleman Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy, prayers and condolences as the days follow, Collin grew into a fine adult, cherish his memores , anything we can do to help you know how to find us, stay strong, don’t be afraid to grieve as the days go by.RIP Collin.
Love you  guys
Bob ,Diane, Robert, and Curtis
 

October 14, 2016

Ron, Betsy, Bob and Fay,
We send you our love in this very difficult time.  We share your pain even though we never got to know Collin.   May God be with you in the days ahead.
Dick and Darlene Eshleman  

October 13, 2016

To the entire Eshleman Family – my deepest condolences on your loss.  My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. 
Lisa Gochnauer

October 11, 2016

So sorry to hear of the loss of Collin – your son, grandson and brother – may you find comfort in knowing he helped others even in his own pain and in the happy memories you shared together. We remember him fondly from elementary school days. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Kimmel Family

October 10, 2016

So sorry for your loss.  Did not know your son but heard wonderful things about him from his grandparents, Faye and Bob.  Thinking of you and all your family at this sorrowful time.
Donna Landers & Brian Hood

October 10, 2016

Ron & Betsy,
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Collin.
May you find peace and comfort with the support of family and friends.
Jeff & Sherri Skojec
 

October 10, 2016

I don’t have the words to convey how sorry I am for your loss. Prayers and love for the family. 
“He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3  
All my love,KP

October 09, 2016

I’ll always remember Collin as a sweet boy.  My heart is with you Betsy and Ron. – Carrie Hoy

October 09, 2016

My condolences to all of Collins extended family .
  I spent a month with Collin in 2013 in West Palm Beach . We became very close , and I not only thought of Collin as a friend , but he was little a second son to me .
We became very close in Florida , as i first approached him and informed him he was a spitting image of my son . I returned to Massachusetts , but we always talked/texted each other , and the Holidays and birthdays we always contacted each other somehow .
i thought I knew a lot about Collins past and current situations , his passing was a total shock , and something I never expected ! I so wish to God that somehow I could have helped 
Collin touched my life in so many ways , and his passing leaves a void in my heart !
  We often spoke of a reunion , it never happened , I wish that it did !
  Collin was one of the nicest guys I have ever met in this world ! I will always miss him and treasure our friendship ! RIP , Collin ……..

October 09, 2016

Praying for the entire Eshleman family over the loss of such a wonderful young man. May God continue to give you all strength and guidence during this period of grief. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Colin at such a young age, but it wonderful to know that his spirit and love for God was important to him. Please remember Isaiah 53:4-6, “Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, sticken by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all”. My family will be continuing to pray for you all.
Laura Slater and family
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October 09, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your son.  I did not know your son, but knew of him from Tuesday Night Group.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.  Collin is free now, sadly he was not able to find that freedom here, with you, but he is resting.  May God heal your broken hearts and may you find solice in your memories of Collin.  In heartfelt simpathies, Lisa F.

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Friday, October 14, 2016
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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