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Rebecca Ann Eiker

1944 - 2024

Rebecca Ann Eiker obituary, 1944-2024, Emmitsburg, MD

BORN

1944

DIED

2024

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Emmitsburg, Maryland

Rebecca Eiker Obituary

Rebecca Ann (Mumma) Eiker, 80, of Emmitsburg, MD passed away at Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24th, 2024. Born on October 16th, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Charles William and Helen Mae (Harman) Mumma. She was the wife of Gilbert V. Eiker, Jr. and they were set to celebrate 57 years of marriage this December.

Rebecca graduated from Thurmont High School in 1962 and went on to graduate from Maryland Medical Secretarial School in Hagerstown, MD. She began working as a medical secretary for Walter Reed Army Medical Center and at Fort Detrick. She also worked at The National Emergency Training Center as a program supporter for a little over 20 years.

Rebecca enjoyed taking her children to Ocean City, MD and amusement parks when they were young. She always made the holidays and birthdays extra special and absolutely adored her family. She loved snowmen and cardinal birds. Rebecca will be missed tremendously.

She is survived by her children Brian Eiker and his wife Jen, Barry Eiker, and Erin Eiker; her granddaughter Megan Eiker; her brother Ronald and his wife Charity. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandson Andrew C. Eiker.

All services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.Online condolences may be made at www.myersdurborawfh.com. Rebecca Ann Eiker

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Published by The Frederick News-Post from Dec. 2 to Dec. 1, 2024.

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Barry E.

December 2, 2024

My family was very blessed to have mom in our lives. She was the epitomy of an angel sent from heaven. Such a beautiful soul and she is sorely missed. Will always remember the great times we spent with her! May she rest in peace in heaven with our other loved ones! We all love you Mom!!!

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