Eleanor Joyce Eiker

Eleanor Joyce Eiker, age 77, of Fairfield PA, passed away at Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA. on January 28, 2023, with her children by her side. Born, March 5, 1945, in Gettysburg, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Deatrick.
Eleanor was a 1963 graduate of Gettysburg High School. She was employed for 40 years at St. Joseph’s Provincial House in Emmitsburg, MD.

Eleanor was a devoted wife to Bob Eiker who passed on November 14, 2022. She was an animal lover and particularly horses. Eleanor liked to keep things simple. She enjoyed bowling and roller skating “back in the day”.
 Eleanor is survived by her son, Tony Eiker and wife Gayle of Fairfield, Daughter, Pamela Eiker and partner Troy Smith of Thurmont; grandchildren, Robert Eiker Jr., and wife Jessica of Middleburg, Ryan Eiker and partner Beth Altland of Hanover PA, Gena Eiker of Fairfield, and Donald Renner and Keith Renner; great-grandchildren, Bohdy, Danielle and Liam; special friends, Donnie and Sue Rohrbaugh and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her siblings, Richard, Margaret “Jo”, Carol and Polly.
A celebration of Bob's and Eleanor’s life will be held at a later date.