On September 8, 2016 passed away peacefully aged 83 years. Wife of the late Vern. Mother to Phillip, Raewyn, Jan, Glenda, Robyn, Kerre and their spouses. Beloved nana to her 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Beloved friend of so many. A celebration of Elsma's life will be held at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Dee St, Mt Maunganui on Tuesday 13th September at 1pm. Messages to the Matthews family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.