Goshen, IN - Helen Marie (Steffy) Eshleman beloved wife of David died on Jan. 10, at 85 years old at Greencroft in Goshen.

She was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to Chester and Elizabeth Steffy.

Helen's time with her family and other children at Millersville Children's Home as a teen, while her dad supervised the ministry, was difficult yet formative for her, giving her a heart for others.

After graduating from Lancaster Mennonite High School, she attended Eastern Mennonite College, married David, and raised three children, Scott Eshleman (wife, Joy) in Beacon, New York, Chet Miller-Eshleman (wife, Holly) in Goshen, and Joy Noel Warren (husband, Chad) in Elkhart. Helen and Dave have seven precious grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Helen was an avid reader. She enjoyed creating a home atmosphere for her family and welcoming others for home-cooked meals.

Supporting David in pastoral ministry and church planting, Helen encouraged many through prayer ministry, while praying for persecuted believers and those sharing the Gospel with unreached peoples.

Together they served six churches in Ohio, Illinois, Florida and Maryland, and spoke on World Harvest Radio's daily program, "Making Disciples."

A memorial service will be held at Olive Mennonite Church, Elkhart, Saturday, Jan. 17, at 4 p.m.

Contributions can be made to Landis Homes Caring Fund at Landis Homes Retirement Community.