ELLENDALE - Gertrude M. Beers, 90, formerly of Somerset County, N.J. and Palm Harbor, Fla., passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 at Bay Health Center, Milford, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Middlesex, N.J., daughter of the late William and Johanna (Heider) Schuder. She retired from Somerset County Surrogate Office as Senior Administrator. She loved reading and was a devoted Christian. Gertrude was preceded in death by her husband, Percey; son, Timothy; and two sisters, Ester and Elizabeth. She is survived by her two sons, Wayne and his wife Ruby and Wesley and wife Carol; and two grandchildren, Malia and Rachel. A Memorial Service will be 6 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2015 in the chapel of First Baptist Church of Milford, 6062 Old Shawnee Rd., Milford. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the First Baptist Church, 6062 Old Shawnee Rd., Milford, DE 19963. Arrangements in the care of Berry Short Funeral Home, Milford.