Obituaries
Frederick J. “Freddy” Eshelman, 69
February 01, 2021
Frederick Joseph “Freddy” Eshelman, 69, peacefully passed into our Lord’s Care to join his Mother, Father, Grandparents, and many dear Aunts and Uncles, all of whom he adored. Freddy resided in Strasburg with his family during his younger years. He loved his Hillcrest Ave. home that he shared with his parents and four siblings.
He loved watching tractors plow the fields from his breezeway rocking chair. He also loved watching for dirigibles, hot air balloons, trees swaying in the wind, eating, listening to music on his record player and living room stereo, rocking in his rocking chair, eating, Lawrence Welk on the TV, a fire in the fireplace, looking out the front window for visitors, eating, picking field corn and feeding it to the birds, cutting garden flowers and watering them with the garden hose. On car rides, he was always on the lookout for his beloved Rose of Sharon shrub.
He touched countless lives in a beautiful way beyond words. His childlike spirit and beautiful smile captured the heart of anyone privileged to meet him. His middle years were spent residing at his “Sheephill” home in New Holland where he blossomed and grew with great love and support from his caregivers. The past five years were spent in a nursing home.
He retired from the Occupational Development Center where he spent his working years sorting nuts and bolts and learned a few other skills.
His family would especially like to thank his “Sheephill Family” staff Gloria, Crystal, Dave, Melody and many others who supported Fred with superior love and compassion. They helped him develop to his highest potential and provided outstanding care to his physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Also, thanks to his neighbors Harold and Bev Wiker and Judy and Don Harrod, who faithfully blessed him with continuous cards and flowers. Our deepest gratitude.
Freddy is survived by his sisters: Kathleen Jaczynski of Mount Joy, Virginia Eshelman wife of the late Jose Dial of Madrid, Spain, and Christine married to John Kurtz of Lancaster and his brother, Frank Eshelman of Chandler AZ.
Services will be private but will be live streamed on Thursday, February 11th. The live stream can be viewed on this obituary page. Please refresh your screen at 1:25PM. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Freddy’s memory to the Occupational Development Center, 840 Martha Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.
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Condolences to the Family
February 11, 2021
As I was watching Freddy’s Memorial Service I was amazed at how many lives he touched. I volunteered at a summer camp he attended and spent time with Freddy then. He had a great personality and brought smiles to many. Prayers and much love for all Freddy’s family and friends. He was blessed by all who touched his life and he certainly returned the favor. It was so special to share (virtually) his Memorial today.
Rest in Peace, sweet Freddy.
Linda Krall
February 11, 2021
Very nice service. Thanks for all your efforts.
frank eshelman
February 11, 2021
My prayers and deepest condolences to Kathy, Ginny, Tina and Frank (my Godfather). I wish I could be with you today. Freddy was a special cousin and I’ll never forget his smile and his beautiful relationship with my dad and him calling out “Hey, Uncle Joe!”. The sound of that and his smile will always be with me. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and Freddy. He is in good hands now. May his soul ascend the heights of heaven and rest in the light of God’s countenance.
Rob Krall
February 08, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Are thoughts an prayer we send your way at this time Freddy is gone but will always remain in your heart remember the good times you shared with him. Anthony n Carmen
February 08, 2021
Heaven’s very special child has returned home. So many sweet memories of Freddy during family visits. Honoring, celebrating his beautiful walk on the Earth.
Stephanie Vay
cousin
February 08, 2021
Sorry for the families loss. Freddy was a great cousin
February 08, 2021
I remember Fred when I use to work with him at Friendship Community 30+ years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed being with him.
Bonnie S Detweiler Farrington
February 07, 2021
Freddy was the light of my seven years working at Sheephill. I loved him dearly and I am sending Tina and his family lots of love during this time. Some of my favorite memories are making him breakfast, taking him for milkshakes, and watching TV (our favorite was I love Lucy and Golden Girls). I still talk about my days with Fred, and his legacy is such a strong one. I’m so happy he is with God and his family who he always spoke of with such love. Thank you for sharing him with us. He was simply the best.
Lindsay Feger
February 07, 2021
My deepest sympathy goes to the family the sisters and Frank Freddy was a man that I never forget growing up when I’d be at the asherman’s with my brother Randy again sorrowful wishes to you Freddy is finally at home with Mom and Dad
REID COYLE
February 07, 2021
My sympathy to Freddys family. I have some cute memories of Freddy when he was younger. Blessings.
Gail Sheaffer
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