Carolyn Jean Eshelman
Last Updated on July 20, 2025 by Cass County Communication Network
Carolyn Jean Eshelman, 98, of Galveston, passed away peacefully early Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Primrose of Kokomo. She was born May 26, 1927, in Galveston, Indiana to Joseph J. and Florence M. (Luce) Weaver.
Carolyn married Calvin Max Eshelman on February 15, 1947, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. Max preceded her in death on May 15, 1996.
Carolyn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She loved to laugh, with a twinkle in her bright blue eyes, when surrounded by her family and friends. She was dearly loved by all who knew her.
In her early years, she worked many different jobs in the Galveston and Kokomo area. After she and Max were married, she became a full-time mother and farm wife. Together they raised five children.
Carolyn enjoyed many activities, including her Home Economics Club, her “Red Hat Society” outings, her Euchre club card games, and spending time with her many friends in the Galveston area. Carolyn was also quite active in her church and her Christian faith.
Carolyn and Max enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida during their retirement years. After Max’s untimely passing in 1996, Carolyn continued to embrace life. She volunteered in the Gift Shop at St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. She continued to travel and spend time in Florida. She loved painting and used her talents to create oil portraits of her beloved family members.
In her later years, she was blessed to have the daily companionship and love of her dear friend, Carl Stanforth. Together they brought joy and care to one another.
The surviving family includes her children, David (Joyce) Eshelman, Polly (Marvin) Grandstaff, Beth (Jeff) Jones, Amy (Erik) Auzins and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Eshelman. Carolyn is survived by grandchildren, John, Andrew, Amanda, Abbi, Karl, Katy, Brady, Alyssa, Ryan and Stephanie and twenty great-grandchildren plus another baby due soon.
Carolyn is also survived by one brother, Mike (Patty) Weaver, and companion, Carl Stanforth. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Max, son, Dean, and brothers, Jim and Ben Weaver.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025, at United in Faith Church, 515 S. Maple Street in Galveston with Rev. John Newman and Rev. Dr. Bruce Coats officiating. Burial will follow in Galveston Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until service time at the church on Monday, July 28th.
The Eshelman family would especially like to thank the many caregivers at Primrose Retirement Community (Kokomo) and Paradigm Health (Hospice) for their kindness, medical assistance, and genuine concern for the well-being of their beloved mother.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite church or charity in her honor.
Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Eshelman family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com