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Barbara Peck Obituary

Barbara Yvonne Peck passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully on March 17, 2015, with family at her bedside.



Barbara was born in Evanston Illinois on July 31, 1951 to Robert Bowman Normand Peck and Miriam A. Nelson Peck. Barbara is survived by her sisters Joanne Healy (John) and Nancy Peck Stucker (Rick), and her brother Ronald Peck; and nephews Christopher Healy and Zachary Peck.



Barbara spent her youth in Colorado Springs. Upon graduation from high school, Barbara began an eighteen year career with Mountain Bell in Colorado and later AT&T in California. She began her career working as a technical installation expert, and eventually unit supervisor for local installations. Barbara accepted a promotion to California in the AT&T nationwide Training Division where she traveled extensively throughout the Western states providing technical training; she then became a manager in network engineering providing technical support to offices in the Western region; and she concluded her career with AT&T as an executive sales representative. Barbara spent the next twenty three years working in various positions at Fresenius Medical Care in Walnut Creek in the area of peritoneal dialysis technical and customer support.



In her younger years in Boulder and Aspen Colorado, Barbara enjoyed downhill skiing, cross country skiing, hiking, and was known for her outgoing personality and zest for life. In later years, Barbara spent her free time doing what she loved, gardening and crafts. She was especially skilled at creating glass art and jewelry, but nothing matched her enjoyment of getting her hands and fingers into the soil and appreciating the resulting explosion of color that was always present and abundant around her home.



Barbara was a gentle soul with a good heart, and she will be missed sorely.

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Published by The Gazette on Apr. 18, 2015.

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Nancy Peck-Stucker

March 17, 2024

I'm just missing and remembering my sweet older sister, Barbie. It's been nine years ago now and you're still thought of and always in my heart. It's comforting to read all the loving comments from those who knew and appreciated her.

Joyce Granville

April 13, 2023

I will never forget Barbara. She gave me three bags of her VHS movies. I picked out what I wanted and took the rest to Amoeba for store credit. I still have the picture that was taken of all of us at Fresenius on Halloween all dressed up. I think Barbara was dressed as a Ladybug. her desk was always filled with colorful flowers. I still miss her! Her co-worker, Joyce Granville

Kathee Colman

December 14, 2022

Barbie and I worked together at AT&T. I changed her flat tire the day of Loma Prieta earthquake because the AAA. Truck couldn“t get in the garage. Good thing the garage was red tagged. We shared so many adventures including moving furniture from Sacramento to her home in Martinez, driving all the way around Maui past Hana, sneaking out of work to drink champagne and gossip. She was my maid of honor. We lost touch and I am truly devastated by her passing. I miss her so much.

Joyce Granville

April 13, 2022

I loved Barbara: We all dressed up on Halloween at Fresenius Medical Care where Barbara and I worked. I still have the picture of all of us in costume. Barbara was dressed as a Ladybug. If anyone out there would like a copy of this photo, just let me know and I'll be glad yo send it. Thanks, Joyce Granville - Antioch, CA

Joyce Ellen Granville

April 13, 2021

I always remember Barbara at Fresenius. She was so helpful with information I needed at the reception desk. Her cubicle was always filled with colorful flowers. I miss her. she was very special. Joyce Granville co-worker. Antioch, CA

January 17, 2016

I knew Barb in the 80's at AT&T She was a dear friend on mine and I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and I was blessed to know her.

Candace Ledet

Heidi Willuhn

December 29, 2015

Barb and I were roommates in Aspen in the late 70's. We had a blast together and I'm laughing as I remember those times. All of it was beautiful

Jonathan Graham

May 9, 2015

We were close friends in Boulder.

Nancy Peck-Stucker

April 26, 2015

I miss my dear sweet sister Barbie. She was always positive, joyful, supportive and light hearted. I wish we had more time together. I know she touched many lives and I'm so thankful she was part of our family.

yashica bono

April 22, 2015

My condolences to the family of one of the nicest people I've ever met. 'To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.'

Darlene Burgess-Ferguson

April 22, 2015

Barbara was the desk you went to when down. Just the look at her flowers and her smile perked you up. You will be missed but remembered Barbara. Prayers to the family who she thought highly of.

Gay Salazar

April 22, 2015

Barbara was a very special sweet person always. In the 19 years I worked with her I never heard one mean or negative word from her. She set an excellent example of how we all wish we treated others. She always helped others and did it with a smile and fast. It was an extreme pleasure knowing her and working with her. Prayers going out to her family.

Paul Himel

April 21, 2015

Barbara was professional, intelligent, and best of all, a very nice lady.

April 21, 2015

Barbara was a sweet person always with a smile. Peace to the family.
Nancie Sanchez

Christine/ Dave Updyke

April 21, 2015

She was such a kind lady and always the first one to ask if she could help you. I am so sorry for your lost, my prayers are with her Family.

Pete Kiraly

April 21, 2015

Such a sweet, kind, and friendly person. I will miss her. My condolences to her family.

Janet McIntosh

April 21, 2015

She is missed here at Fresenius. So sorry to hear this news.

Cindy Fox

April 20, 2015

God bless her soul, she was a great lady. My sympathies to her family

April 20, 2015

Barbara was a lovely and sweet girl. I knew her from working at Fresenius, as I somtimes fill in at the receptiont desk. She always had a smile everytime I saw her. She moved to a smaller place and gave me a lot of her vhs videos as she knew I loved movies. She always wore beautiful colors and always asked how I was. I just found our she had passed away and I am very sad to hear it. I will miss her. Sincerely,
Joyce Granville - Antioch, CA

E Salazar

April 20, 2015

Barbara was one of the nicest, kindest souls...she is a beautiful angel now. My condolences to her family!!!

Gina Mendiola

April 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Barb was a sweet lady and will be missed..

Elizabeth Rees 'Liz' Atayde

April 18, 2015

To Barb's family ... may time ease your grief. RIP. My condolences.

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