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Wyatt Peek Obituary
APR 21, 1934 - OCT 19, 2012
Wyatt Baxter Peek died Friday, Oct 19th, at home after a long illness.
Wyatt was born in Dierks, Arkansas in 1934. He moved to the Modesto area with his family in 1943.
Wyatt attended Paradise Elementary and Modesto High Schools. He was an Army Veteran. Wyatt and two of his brothers operated Peek Brothers Painting for 45 years. He was a member of the Old Fisherman's Club and an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing and hunting and especially his yearly "Deer Camp" with his brothers, family and friends. He proudly holds a Boone and Crocket Record for a North American Yukon Moose. His outrageous sense of humor and quick wit and wonderful stories will be missed by all.
He is survived by his loving companion of 35 years, Carol Vierra, and her family, and four brothers, Warren Peek, Gerald (Nina) Peek, Chuck ( Judi ) Peek, Roland (Rosanna) Peek, brother-in-law Paul Correll, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Franklin Peek and Ora Gibson Peek, step-mother Jessie Peek, and sister Shirley Correll.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 4 PM - 8:00 PM, with a chapel service on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 11:00 AM. Both will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home, 900 Santa Fe Ave., Hughson, CA. Lakewood Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Remembrances may be made to you local Community Hospice, 4638 Spyres Way, Modesto, CA ,95350 or your favorite charity.
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Ralph Roberts
May 28, 2022
I was stationed with Wyatt at Strassburg Kaserne in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. We bowled ad played soccer and made an occasional into Idar-Oberstein. We took a leave to Amsterdam, Holland along with Bill Frea. Miss them both a lot. Great guys.
Kim Vowell
June 1, 2013
Carol I am sorry for your lose. I had no idea. I know the empty feeling that is left in our hearts. prayers are with u and your family.
Kim vowell
Sara Lawrence
October 25, 2012
Prayers for comfort during this diffucult time for Carol and family.
Linda Loveday
October 24, 2012
Sending prayers for all the Peek family. May God Bless you with lots of memories, to pass down to the small children.
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October 24, 2012
A great guy that did a lot of work for me in the past.
Ron Davis
Holly & John Davis
October 24, 2012
Wyatt's smile and sweetness will be deeply missed! Wyatt was always so nice to us and our grandchildren, always allowing them to adventure down by the river. Our prayers go out to Carol and his family.
Janet Fontana-Reed
October 23, 2012
What a great guy Wyatt was, he would come into the bank, tell jokes & stories-keep me laughing. He was a genuine nice man & would lend a helping hand if needed. I'll miss his smile, his jokes & all those stories.
My thoughts & prayers are with Carol & his family at this difficult time.
Janet Fontana-Reed
Lakewood Funeral Home
October 23, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Geri Peek - Bekmanis
October 21, 2012
We will all miss you Uncle Wyatt! We love you!!! Geri Sue
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