Eva M. Trump

By Orleans Hub Posted 17 July 2019 at 4:04 pm

Eva Trump

Eva M. Trump, 94, of Medina, passed away peacefully Wed., July 17, 2019 at her home, under the care of her loving family and caretakers.

Born April 20, 1925 in Medina, Mrs. Trump was a daughter of the late Hattie J. (Chambers) Oliver and Leon E. Oliver. She was raised in Manchester and Auburn, N.H., where she attended school, and she returned to Medina in 1941. She married the late Marvin B. Trump Sr. on Feb. 25, 1946 in Summersville, W.Va. Following Mr. Trump’s retirement from the U.S. Army in 1971, the couple returned to Medina. Mrs. Trump was known for her quick wit and could be rather blunt at times, but her feisty yet tenderhearted nature was amusing and appreciated by those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her 18 grandchildren, Richard, Tina, Marshall, Anna, Eva, Evette, Timothy, Brooks, Justin, Ashley, Abigail, Paul, Marvin, Michele, London, Rachel, Jimmy and Matthew; many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; her brother, Leon “Skip” (Margaret) Olivier; her sister, Gertrude (late Harley) Anderson; her brother in-law, Hubert (Doris) Fulks; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Penny Wilcox.

She was predeceased by her husband, Marvin B. Trump Sr., on Feb. 7, 1992; her three children, Marlene Samsel, Marvin Trump Jr. and Kathleen “Kitty” Price; siblings, Frederick Oliver, Jane (Alexander) Nestervich, Madelaine (George) Eckerd and Lewis Oliver; and best friend, Nancy Trump.

Calling hours will be held on Fri., July 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cooper Funeral Home, 215 W. Center St., Medina, where her funeral service will immediately follow at 12 p.m. The Rev. Daniel Thurber will officiate. Burial will be in Boxwood Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans LA 70130.

Share condolences at www.cooperfuneralhome.com.