James Peck obituary: James Peck's Obituary, Topeka
In Memory Of
James B. "Bud" Peck
1931 - 2018
In Memory Of
James B. "Bud" Peck
1931 - 2018
Bud was born March 21, 1931 in Madera, CA, the son of Paul E. and Tina J. (Keyes) Peck. He graduated from Madera High School in 1949. He served in the Army National Guard.
Bud was employed with Santa Fe Railroad in the Signal department and retired in 1989 as an Assistant Manager, after more than 38 years with the railroad.
He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and Lake Shawnee Golf Club. He had 2 hole-in-ones.
Bud married Carolyn Ellen Crabb on June 16, 1951 in Fresno, CA. His wife of 66 years survives. Other survivors include their children, Lynn (Dave) Pence, Placentia, CA, Nancy (Barry) Kennedy, Los Lunas, NM, Tom (Kennette) Peck, Depoe Bay, OR, Cheryl Blasi, Merriam, KS, Dave (Rachel) Peck, Topeka; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister, and son-in-law, Mike Blasi.
His hobbies were golf, travel with his wife and watching his favorite teams on TV. Bud and Carolyn loved to travel, often incorporating golf into their trips. They have traveled all fifty states, taken trips or cruises to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and Europe.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
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Bud was born March 21, 1931 in Madera, CA, the son of Paul E. and Tina J. (Keyes) Peck. He graduated from Madera High School in 1949. He served in the Army National Guard.
Bud was employed with Santa Fe Railroad in the Signal department and retired in 1989 as an Assistant Manager, after more than 38 years with the railroad.
He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and Lake Shawnee Golf Club. He had 2 hole-in-ones.
Bud married Carolyn Ellen Crabb on June 16, 1951 in Fresno, CA. His wife of 66 years survives. Other survivors include their children, Lynn (Dave) Pence, Placentia, CA, Nancy (Barry) Kennedy, Los Lunas, NM, Tom (Kennette) Peck, Depoe Bay, OR, Cheryl Blasi, Merriam, KS, Dave (Rachel) Peck, Topeka; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother and sister, and son-in-law, Mike Blasi.
His hobbies were golf, travel with his wife and watching his favorite teams on TV. Bud and Carolyn loved to travel, often incorporating golf into their trips. They have traveled all fifty states, taken trips or cruises to Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal and Europe.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, followed by a visitation until 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.
To leave a special message for the family online, click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Rosary
Wednesday, May 9, 2018 from 6:00pm to 6:30pm
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604
Directions & Map
Service
Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:00am
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family
Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home (785-354-8558) is assisting the family