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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 15, 1988, page 12

ESHELMAN

Dr. C. Alvin Eshelman of Portland died Dec. 6 at the Portland Adventist Convalescent Center. He was 79.
Born Oct. 13, 1909,the second of four sons and S. Cloud and Emma (Niemela) Eshelman of Centerville, Dr. Eshelman married Virginia Halliday in December, 1953.
Dr. Eshelman attended the String Street School for two terms before the school consolidated with the Centerville system, where he graduated in 1928. He earned a doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from the State College in Pullman. He practiced a short time from his home at Centerville before going to work for the federal government.
Eshelman entered the Army in 1942 and received his discharge in 1946 with the rank of Captain. After leaving the service, he farmed for a few years before returning to work for the government and moving to Portland.
He enjoyed skiing, mountain climbing, photography, wood working and traveling. He and his wife made several trips to Europe, the Holy Lands, Mexico, Alaska and throughout the United States.
He was a member of the Grange and the Church of Christ at Centerville. He made several pieces of fine furniture for both organizations.
His wife Virginia, two brothers, Harold and Wayne, and several nieces and nephews to whom he was a much-loved uncle, survive him.
He was loved by the neighborhood children, who all called him Uncle Doc. He gave of himself freely whenever people he could find an opportunity to help others.
Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 9 at Knosher-Erdman Funeral Home, with Pastor Greg Howell of the Community Grace Brethern Church officiating.
Interment was in the Centerville Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of Louis Leidl Post No. 116 American Legion.