Patricia "Pat" Ann Eschbaugh's Obituary
Patricia “Pat” Ann Eschbaugh, 83, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Pat was born March 19, 1933, in Decatur, to Leslie Irving and Harriet Dorcas (Bowden) Bentley. She married Charles Edward Eschbaugh on June 5, 1949 in Decatur. He passed away January 8, 2008. Pat was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter #1325 in Shelbyville. She loved having all her family and friends over for dinner and not one person ever left hungry. She also enjoyed playing games and spending quality time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her six children, Dave Eschbaugh of Shelbyville, Randy (Debbie) Eschbaugh of Lafayette, IN, Scott Eschbaugh of Shelbyville, Susan (Rich) Johnson of Shelbyville, Jill (Jim) Milligan of Shelbyville and Amy (Doug) Stremming of Strasburg; 31 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 3 on the way; one step- great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles; one son, Rickey Eschbaugh; two brothers, Leslie and Everett Bentley.
The family would like to give special thanks to her granddaughters, Mindy, Marisa, Jamie, and the caregivers at Mason Point for their compassion and loving care.
A celebration of life memorial for Pat Eschbaugh will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017, at the Knights building, Mason Point in Sullivan. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Graceland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Mason Point Activity Fund 1 Masonic Way, Sullivan, IL 61951.
The family of Patricia Ann Eschbaugh is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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