MARGARET "PEGGY" HWA
Obituary
Margaret "Peggy" Hwa passed
away Friday (March 30, 2018) at Newton Presbyterian Manor.
Peggy was born on March 9, 1928 on a
farm in Kiangying, Kiangsu, China to Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Zia. She was
the eighth daughter of nine children. Shortly after birth, she was
adopted by her maternal aunt and lived with her and her maternal
grandmother. She graduated from the Red Cross Nursing school in
Shanghai where she met her future husband, Eugene "Gene"
Ching Hwa. They married on June 16, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio. Gene
was a Radiologist until his passing on December 24, 1986.
Peggy led an active life playing
bridge, golf, and tennis as well as skiing. She also traveled
extensively. She was a member of P.E.O., Junior Reading Circle, and
the Trinity Heights United Methodist Church. Peggy will be remembered
for her delightful sense of humor, quick smile, determination, and
competitive spirit.
She is survived by her children: Linda
Hwa Davis and spouse, Michael K. Davis, Deborah Ann Hwa Froelich and
spouse, Dana Alan Froelich, and Eugene David Hwa; four grandchildren:
Jason Paul Froelich, Mark Alan Froelich, Kendra Joy Hwa Davis, Cole
Eugene Hwa Davis; and five great-Grandchildren: Allison Nicole
Froelich, Andrew James Froelich, Isaac Alan Froelich, Evan Paul
Froelich, and Emily Grace Froelich.
She was preceded in death by her
husband: Eugene C. Hwa and parents: Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Zia.
Memorials have been established for the
Presbyterian Manor-Good Samaritan Fund, and Trinity Heights United
Methodist Church. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
