Ivan E. Bigham
November 13, 1934 — September 20, 2016
Ivan E. Bigham, 81, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the Pickering House. He was born November 13, 1934 in Lancaster, Ohio.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jo-Ann; three sons, Ronald (Patricia) Bigham of Indianapolis, IN, Daniel (Charlotte) Bigham of Bremen and Greg Bigham of Zanesville; three daughters, Karen Bigham of Alexandria, VA, Belinda Castle of Lancaster and Beverly (Bob) McFarland of Somerset; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl Bigham of Lancaster and Harold (Donna) Bigham of Sugar Grove; and sister, Lena Simpson of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his father, David Bigham; mother, Elva Bigham Watters; and two sisters, Dena Fox and Agnes Cupp.
Cremation has taken place with Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2 PM in the First Church of God, 732 E. Sixth Ave., Lancaster with Ivan’s grandson, David McCandlish officiating. Calling hours will take place one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ivan’s memory to FairHoPe Hospice or Foundation Shelters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jo-Ann; three sons, Ronald (Patricia) Bigham of Indianapolis, IN, Daniel (Charlotte) Bigham of Bremen and Greg Bigham of Zanesville; three daughters, Karen Bigham of Alexandria, VA, Belinda Castle of Lancaster and Beverly (Bob) McFarland of Somerset; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; brothers, Carl Bigham of Lancaster and Harold (Donna) Bigham of Sugar Grove; and sister, Lena Simpson of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his father, David Bigham; mother, Elva Bigham Watters; and two sisters, Dena Fox and Agnes Cupp.
Cremation has taken place with Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 2 PM in the First Church of God, 732 E. Sixth Ave., Lancaster with Ivan’s grandson, David McCandlish officiating. Calling hours will take place one hour prior to services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ivan’s memory to FairHoPe Hospice or Foundation Shelters.
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