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James Peck Obituary
Jim served WWII in the US Navy assigned to CVE 105, the Commencement Bay Air Division. When discharged, he went home and finished high school, graduating from Saint Mary's High School in 1947. October 2015, he was chosen for the WWII Honor Flight, traveled to Washington, DC WWII Memorial.
Jim married Lillian Alice (Peirick) in 1954. They were married for 49 years, when the Lord called her home in 2003.
He worked for Town Talk Bread for 13 years, then in 1965 Jim began a long career with Sinton Dairy. He delivered milk door to door, serving Black Forest, Rockrimmon, and Woodman Valley. He loved his route and customers. Jim retired from Sinton Dairy in 1992, but continued working for several years.
He loved to take his family camping in the beautiful Colorado Mountains. He enjoyed ocean cruises with his daughters. Jim was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and was a 4th Degree Knight for the Knights of Columbus.
Jim is survived by 5 daughters, Janette (Scott) Pashby, Mary Brown, Fran (Scott) Charles, Joan (Jim) Valverde, and Chris (Dan) Tarwater; 2 sons, Jim (Terry) and Bill (Sevine) Peck, and son-in-law Tom Senne; 24 Grandchildren and 27 Great-Grandchildren, sister Catherine Conrad, 3 brothers Frank (Carole), Richard (Marlene), and Michael (Mary) Peck, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was reunited in heaven with his wife Lillian, daughter Lillian Senne, Granddaughter Jessica Valverde, sisters Marjorie Hoffman and Marie Peck, son-in-law John Brown.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Wednesday November 2, 2016 with Rosary 7:00PM, Swan Law Funeral Home 501 N Cascade Ave.
Funeral Mass Thursday November 3, 2016 at 10:00 AM, St. Patrick's Catholic Church 6455 Brook Park Dr. with lunch reception immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Black Forest Fire Department, or Honor Flight of Southern Colorado (honorflightsoco.org).
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Memories and Condolences
for James Peck
Stephanie Banfill
November 4, 2016
I will miss my Buddy very much. He was always so happy he made our day much better. We love him so much and will miss him dearly
Aurora Vasquez
November 4, 2016
Mr. James Peck was my favorite person! Can't believe he is gone :(, Prayers to all the Peck family and friends, He was truly amazing and i loved seeing his smiley face. Will forever cherish him!
November 2, 2016
To the whole Peck Family: Your parents always held a special place in my heart.
I spent countless nights after they came home from a date just visiting and talking about life. Wonderful memories of all you kids ( now adults).
Please accept my deepest sympathy and love.
Shirley (Unger) Weaver
Carla Lucero
November 2, 2016
With Sincere sympathy my Mother Rae Jeanne Lucero and Myself Carla Lucero and family want to send our love and prayers to all of the Peck Family member's. The many years that we spent in each others homes with family events and milestones and the many church functions. We too have lost a life time family friend. Knowing that he is reunited with Lillian is of great comfort they are dancing with the angels in the Lords Glory. Love and Prayers Rae Jeanne and Carla
Kris (and Lukas) Sterling
October 30, 2016
So sorry to hear of your wonderful Pops' passing, sending hugs to all of you. I will bet there is one heck of a celebration in Heaven, right now, with your Mom and Dad and sister at the helm...
Doug and Nancy Holmes
October 30, 2016
Our deepest condolences. Just remember your Dad Is the lucky one and will always always be with you. LOVE to all the family.
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