She was a graduate of Huntertown High School. She married Richard on June 23, 1951 and together they shared two children.
Eva enjoyed spending time at the lake making memories. She was a member of Red Hat Society, and United Methodist Women's group. In her spare time she enjoyed playing euchre.
Surviving are her husband of 69 years, Richard Gordon; daughter, Jean (Gregg) Nix; granddaughter, Stacey (Fred) Maler; great-grandsons, Austin and Nathan Maler of CT.
Also surviving is daughter, Janet (Tim) Sunderland; three grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren in the Ft. Wayne area; and three sisters, Leola Nelson, Ann Turner, Phyllis Archer all of Ft. Wayne.
She was preceded in death by sister, Dortha Miller.
A graveside service will be held at 1pm on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6750 Covington Road, Ft. Wayne, 46804.
Memorial Contributions may be made to South Milford United Methodist Church or Augusta Cottage at Coventry Meadows.
