In loving memory of

EDITH LELIA HERSHMAN
September 1, 1917 - June 14, 2012

Edith Lelia Hershman, age 94, of Columbia City, passed away at 1:54 a.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne, IN. Born September 1, 1917 in Cincinnatti, OH, she was the daughter of Fred and Ida (Mullholland) Miess.

She graduated from Emerson High School, Gary, IN with the Class of 1935 and attended Wheaton College for 2 years. On April 11, 1948 she married Lawrence W. Hershman in Crown Point where they established their home. In 1952, she and her family moved to their present Whitley County home. She worked at Magnavox of Fort Wayne retiring in 1980. She also worked as a telephone operator, department store clerk, and substitute teacher. For 60 years, she was a member of Laud Christian Church where she served as organist and pianist. She was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club.

Survivors include her 3 sons, Robert Forbes of Chickapee, MA; Lawrence W. and Lewis W. F. Hershman both of Columbia City; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lawrence W. Hershman; 2 daughters, Judith A. Forbes in 1997 and Lynette E. Hershman in 1982; and granddaughter, Amy Ruth.

Visitation will be held from 9-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor James Clifford officiating. Burial will follow at Nolt Cemetery, Columbia City. Memorial gifts may be given in Mrs. Hershman's memory to Laud Christian Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Please visit www.demoneygrimes.com to send family condolences or sign the guest register book.

Tributes

Judy (Shearer) Mullett wrote on Jun 17, 2012:

"I am sorry for the loss of your Mom. I have known all of you for a very long time. Take care and may God watch over you all in the coming months."

Kit, Ramona & Megan Goldwood wrote on Jun 16, 2012:

"Hershmans We are so sorry to hear of Grandmas passing and very sorry we were not there.We send all our love and many hugs,and an iou for Puppy Chow Laura... Love you"

Bob and Ike wrote on Jun 15, 2012:

"May you find comfort in knowing that Mom and all she meant to us will remain in our hears forever."

David wrote on Jun 15, 2012:

"I love you and miss you Grandma. Through the strength of God we will get through this."

Crystal Harrison wrote on Jun 15, 2012:

"Mandy, Chip, Jason and family, Just want you guys to know we are thinking of all of you.I am sorry for your loss.I love you all.You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Mandy, I want you to know I love you just like my sister. You have and always will be my best friend.I hope the next few days won't be to hard on you.Your Gram was a wonderful woman and I know she was loved and will be missed. With Love, Crystal Harrison"

Dave W. Ferguson wrote on Jun 15, 2012:

"To the Hershan Sorry for your lost. Dave W. Ferguson"

Alan and Teresa Fromm wrote on Jun 15, 2012:

"Lewis Hershman family,We are so sorry for your loss. What a loving lady she was.We really enjoyed the times we spent talking and being with her.Now shes in the arms of her heavenly loved ones, who was waiting to greet her...Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We really do miss each and every one of you. LOVE AND GODS BLESSINGS..If you need anything at all our home number is the same...Al and Teresa"

Randy Grimes wrote on Jun 14, 2012:

"To the Hershman Family; May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home"

Valerie Byer Rouch wrote on Jun 14, 2012:

"Dear Hershman Family~ Lewis may you and yours know others care that you are going through this tough time with your Mother's passing.No matter how wonderful and full their life may have been...it is still difficult to say "Good-bye". May God's love and spirit be "REAL" to you and you know his caring in the hours, days, and months to come.Our FAITH is a powerful thing to hold onto...earthly angels are in your midst...let them reach out to you and lead you by the hand at this time... God bless and love the memories for they a forever gift! Valerie Byer Rouch"

Pat and Todd Mossburg wrote on Jun 14, 2012:

"Our thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. I am so blessed to of spent time with Edith and Heaven now has a special angel that will watch over us."