Eileen Mae Quivey, 90, Plymouth, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, Jan. 13, 2016, in the South Bend Memorial Hospital of natural causes.
Eileen was born in Plymouth on Dec. 27, 1925, at the home of her parents, Alfred L. and Vonnie V. (Seider) Rogers. She graduated from West High School in the Class of 1944.
While active in Rural Youth, she met Hugh A. Quivey and the two were married in the Poplar Grove Church on June 15, 1946. Together they established a dairy and sheep farming operation north of Plymouth where they raised their four children with strong family ties. Eileen enjoyed being a homemaker and assisting on the farm. She maintained a large garden, was an excellent cook and looked forward to family get-togethers. They themselves were involved in County, State and National Holstein activities and supported their children serving as 4H leaders and LaVille Band Boosters.
They worshiped together at the Trinity United Methodist in Plymouth where Eileen and Hugh sang in the choir. After 58 years together, Hugh preceded in death on May 21, 2004. Eileen a devoted member for now over 60 years, had taught Sunday school and remained involved in United Methodist Women’s groups. She was always involved in Fairfield social activities and as a sports fan she often watched Purdue, the Colts, Pacers and Bears.
Eileen is survived by her four children: Jan A. (Gerri) Quivey, Culver; Dale D. Quivey, Merrillville; Diana L. (Tom) Cook, Elkhart; and Marilyn K. (friend Dale Bunch) Terew, Pittsboro; eight grandchildren: Jan’s children: Matthew Quivey; Jessica (Christopher) Garcia; Dale’s children: Brent; Marissa; and Carson Quivey; Diana’s daughter: Candace (Matt) Nelson; and Marilyn’s sons: Michael Vaughn; Christopher (Erin) Vaughn; and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her spouse; three brothers: Ernest; Robert; and Lowell Rogers; two sons-in-law: Randall Vaughn; Vincent Terew; along with several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Visitation will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, in the Trinity United Methodist Church, Plymouth, with Pastor Mark Need officiating. A luncheon and time of sharing will immediately follow in the fellowship hall.
Eileen will be laid to rest next to Hugh in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Preferred are memorial gifts to the church.
