Peggy Eakins

Peggy Eileen Eakins, 89, of Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on December 2, 2020 at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa. She was born August 24, 1931 in Davis County, Iowa to John L. and Zella Hughes Thompson. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1950 and married Garold Eakins on September 3, 1950. The couple lived in the Stiles, Iowa area for many years where Peggy was a homemaker and also owned Peggy’s Ceramics in Pulaski, Iowa. Together Garold and Peggy established Eakins Hawkeye Farms raising and showing Reg. Red Angus cattle. Peggy was an active member of both the American Red Angus and the Iowa Red Angus associations. After Garold passed on July 6, 1983, Peggy went to work in the kitchen at the Davis County Hospital and enjoyed working there for over 10 years before her retirement. After retirement, she still kept in contact with her coworkers often getting together for lunch. Peggy had a special talent for handwork. She crocheted many beautiful pieces that were treasured by many through the years. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Peggy was a member of the Stiles Christian Church and the C&C Club in Stiles. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Rick) Coffman of Douds, Iowa, Janice (Jerry) Batterson of Bloomfield; son, James “Jim” (Kim) Eakins of Abingdon, Iowa; seven grandchildren, Todd (Marilyn) Coffman of Pleasantville, Iowa, Wayne (Heather) Coffman of Douds, Iowa, Dustan (Bridget) Coffman of Douds, Amanda (Nate) Philips of Birmingham, Iowa, Jason (Dana) Batterson, Jade (Megan) Batterson, Joshua Batterson all of Bloomfield; 22 great-grandchildren, Athena (Jamie), of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Toren Coffman of Pleasantville, Dylan (Leona), Hunter (Bryana), and Trevor (JC) Coffman all of Douds, Mackenzie (Jeramiah), and Bryce Winslow both of Douds, Shannon (Darrian), Darrin, Jocelynn, Raelynn, and Ashlynn Coffman all of Douds, Rylee and Rory Philips both of Birmingham, Carter, Collin, and Cayleigh Batterson, Brooklyn, Camryn and Brody Batterson, Claire and Ally Batterson all of Bloomfield; two great-great-grandchildren, Piper of Oskaloosa, and Wyatt Coffman of Douds; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant grandson, J.D. Batterson; two sisters, Shirley Ann Thompson in infancy, Connie Hall Jaques; and several brothers and sisters-in-law. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield with Pastor Bill Eakins officiating. Open visitation without the presence of her family will be from 9:00 a.m. until noon on Saturday at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. Masks are required for the Visitation and graveside service. Memorials have been established to the Stiles Christian Church, D.C. School Support Foundation, and the Heartland Humane Society. Online condolences may be directed to www.waglerfuneralhome.com.

Peggy Eakins

August 24, 1931 - December 2, 2020