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Robert Peck Obituary
68, of Prescott, Arizona passed away Wednesday, February 29, in Prescott, AZ. He was born June 11, 1943 in Phoenix, Arizona to George Julius and Addie Lee Peck. Bob attended and graduated West High School in Phoenix Arizona. Following high school he attended Phoenix College and later began studies at Arizona State University. In 1965 Bob joined Brethren Voluntary Service which led him to Hagerstown Maryland. During his time in Maryland he served at Brooklane Hospital then continuing his studies at the University of Maryland. Also while in Maryland he met his beloved wife and soul mate Evelyn Landis Stover. He and Evelyn were married in 1967 at her home church in Blooming Glen, Pennsylvania. Following his marriage to Evelyn he and his new wife moved to Arizona where Bob completed his studies at Arizona State University earning a Masters Degree in Social Services. After graduation from Arizona State University, Bob went to work for The State of Arizona Department of Economic Security. He became one of the first employees to develop Adult Protective Services Division of the Department of Economic Security in Arizona. Bob served the State of Arizona with Adult Protective Services for 27 years and retired as Program Manager for Maricopa County in 2002. During His career Bob received many awards for service and was specially recognized for his service by the Governor of the State of Arizona. After retirement he and his wife Evelyn moved to a country home in Prescott Arizona. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife Evelyn Peck, son Robert Scott and Allen Christian Peck, sister Mary Ann Peck Lichte, and grandson Jack Robert Peck. There will be a visitation from 3:00PM to 4:00 PM with services starting at 4:00 PM Friday March 9, 2012 at Heritage Memory Mortuary, 131 Grove Ave Prescott Arizona 86301. There will also be a visitation from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 AM with services starting at 11:00 AM Saturday March 10, 2012 at the Papago Buttes Church of The Brethren 2450 North 64th Street Scottsdale Arizona 85257, with burial to follow at the West Resthaven Park Cemetery 6290 W. Northern Ave. Glendale, AZ. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Heifer International, 1 World Avenue Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. Attention
Donor Services In Memory of Robert G. Peck. Phone (800) 422-0474 www.heifer.org Please visit www.heritagemortuary.com to sign Bob's online guest book. Services entrusted to Heritage Memory Mortuary.
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Margo Dolack-Johnson
March 9, 2012
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a nice kind and funny guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Paul and Christine Joenk
March 9, 2012
We will always remember Bob as a warm, witty, caring person who we enjoyed being with. Wish we were able to attend; we will be there in spirit and in our prayers for him and his family.
Dawn Savattone
March 7, 2012
Bob will be remembered by all those whose lives he touched, and there are many. He was a very compassionate person and helped so many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Dawn Savattone
Margaret Harris
March 7, 2012
Bob, a warm, caring, thoughtful supervisor and always a friend. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Missing you.
Always,
Margaret Harris and family
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Bobbie Garland
March 7, 2012
Please know that my sympathies are with you. I will remember Bob as a good neighbor and as a kind, caring and compassionate professional who worked to improve the lives of many.
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