Mildred R. “Peggy” Ike, 101, died in Country Meadows, Bethlehem Township, Monday, July 14, 2014.
Born: July 17, 1912 in Jamaica, NY, she was a daughter of the late James L. and Mary A. (Houck) Dunbar.
Personal: Peggy was always very active in church throughout her life. During the war years, she joined the Missionary Society where she learned to quilt. She also joined the ladies auxiliary where they rolled bandages and made baby sacks. At the Palmer Moravian Church, she belonged to the Mr. and Mrs. Club, the Kitchen Crew, the Sacristans Committee, the Rebecca Circle, and the Yah Group. She made over 100 Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls, knitted and crocheted lap robes for nursing homes and Meals on Wheels. She received the Angel Award in 1995 from her church.
Survivors: Her granddaughter, Marianne Smith and her husband, Ken of Palmer Township; two great grandsons; four great great grandchildren. Her husband, Floyd E. Ike; her son, Floyd E. Ike, Jr.; and her sister, Maida Dunbar died earlier.
Services: 11:30 am Friday, July 18, in Palmer Moravian Church, Palmer Township. Call from 10:30 am until service time in the church. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial Contributions: Palmer Moravian Church, 2901 John St., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
