Former Fort Recovery native Elsie W. Shoup, 97, 26221 Fifth Ave. North East B, Arlington, Wash., died May 2, 2010, at her home.

She was born Aug. 14, 1912, in Fort Recovery, to William H. and Josephine Rabe Moorman. On June 29, 1937, she married George "Fletcher" Shoup, who died Jan. 15, 1999.

Surviving are a son, Paul F. (DiAnne) Shoup, Camano Island, Wash.; a daughter, Elaine M. Moore, Franklin, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Harry Moorman.

She taught school in Detroit, Mich., and Oak Harbor. She was a graduate of the former Washington Township High School and a 1936 graduate of Capital University in Columbus with a degree in education. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Coldwater.

Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Charles Boomhower officiating. Burial is at Spring Hill Cemetery in Fort Recovery.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery and 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorials can be made to the church.

Condolences can be left at www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.