Remembering Mary Eileen Kiggins Age 89, on July 17, 2015

KIGGINS MARY EILEEN (MEYER)Mary Eileen (Meyer) Kiggins, age 89 on July 17, 2015 of Castle Shannon, PA went home to be with her Lord, peacefully at her home. Eileen was a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter. She and her late husband, Ralph, were co-owners of Westview Hardware in the North Hills of Pittsburgh for many years and volunteered at Meals on Wheels. Eileen was involved and passionate about various women's ministries in her life, and those who knew her were touched by her love, kindness and sense of humor. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph C. Kiggins, and daughter, Linda Pavlot. Survived by daughters Patricia Crumpecker (Curtis), Debra Kiggins, Kathleen Peaks (Tony), Lori Wade, and son James Kiggins. Grandmother to Danielle Brendel, Jessica and Jordan Pavlot, Jason, Nicolas and Harrison Peaks, Leah Koch, Anna and Evan Crumpecker. Great grandmother to Mercy Peaks and Tyrell Koch. Sister to Vernon Meyer, Marilyn Deemer (Rege) and the late James Meyer (Janet) and sister-in-law to Doris Koerber. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life at the First Presbyterian Church of Castle Shannon, 3636 Poplar Ave., Pgh, PA 15234 on Tuesday, July 21st at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels, 935 Pine Ave. Pgh, PA 15234.

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Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on July 19, 2015




To Patty, Debbie, Kathy, Lori and Jim,
I knew your mom (my aunt) as a wonderful person who always lit up with a smile every time I saw her.  I always found her selfless and genuine.  She always invited us for a visit, and we tried to stop by to see her as often as possible, although not often enough.  We will always remember her fondly.  I had a vision right after hearing the sad news of her passing.  It was a vision in my mind of a man (my uncle, your dad), surrounded by bluebirds and his pet squirrels, preparing baskets of vegetables to hand out to those less fortunate in celebration of her arrival. 
When she arrived, he saw that smile I remember, and it inspired an equally impressive smile of his own.  Now they can hand out twice as many baskets once again.
We send our thoughts, wishes and prayers to all of you.  We will also keep Aunt Eileen on our daily prayer list.
With love,
Mark and Paula