Dude passed away in hospice on 06/08/2022. She was the youngest of 10 born on a farm in Kuna, Idaho. She survived scarlett fever at an early age, a broken ankle after being stepped on by a cow as young child. She loved working with numbers and got an accounting degree. She then got a job with H & R block where she advanced and taught others. Eventually landing a state of Arizona position with the department of revenue where she again excelled to a position of auditor 3. She married Monty L. Pike in 1963 and is survived by 2 sons Mathew Pike, Jason Pike, Wendy(wife), grand children Dylan Jesse, Josh. She is also known as "The Wasp Whisperer," there wasn't anyone with whom she couldn't have a conversation right after meeting them. A small private family ceremony will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Committal service will take place Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023 at 10:30am at National Cemetery of Arizona located at 23029 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.greerwilsonchapel.com for the Pike family.
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