Geraldine Elshire, 95, Wabash, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on December 11, 2011 at Millers Merry Manor West in Wabash, Indiana. She was born to the late Howard and Beulah (Shepard) Anderson on October 19, 1916 in Wabash, Indiana.

She married Frank Elshire on October 20, 1934, he passed away on May 22, 2009 after 75 years of marriage. She was a homemaker and farmer. Her joy's in life were being a mother and grandmother, she very much loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She always showed concern for everyone.

She is survived by two sons, Leo Elshire (Rosalie) of Amboy and Thomas Elshire (Sandy) of Wabash; daughter, Kristine (John) Graft  of Garrett; nine grandchildren, Denny Elshire (Bev), Tamra Draving, Marcy Dillon, Marty Elshire, Tuli Fisher (Danielle), Dylan Graft, Andrea Friend (Christopher), Justin Elshire (Michele), and Veronica Elshire; seven great grandchildren and twelve great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Delmer Anderson, along with her husband, and parents.

Private Family services will be held.

Arrangements are entrusted to McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences maybe sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com