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William Harding Peck

1920 - 2010

BORN

1920

DIED

2010

William Peck Obituary

Harding was born in Oklahoma on September 14, 1920 to Bill and Mabel Adams Peck. He entered eternal rest November 23, 2010 in Torrance, California. He served in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, attaining the rank of sergeant while fighting in the South Pacific. He was transported on various ships, including one that ran aground on the Great Barrier Reef. Returning home from WWII, he settled in California near his brother, Hubert and sister-in-law, Ruth. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 26 years, retiring when the Pico Rivera plant closed. During this time, he married Virginia Fore and had a daughter, Kathy. Retirement brought on time for travel, Dodger games, and conquering the kitchen while Virginia continued to work. Harding was predeceased by his wife, Virginia; brother, Hubert; and great nephew, Dallas. He is survived by daughter, Kathy; sister, Glenda; nephews, Glenn (Nicole), Dan (Lisa) and Durward (Jane); nieces, Debbie (Dennis), and Sharon (Bill); great nephews, Michael, Matthew (Nadia), Danny, David, Justin, Shannon (Christina) and Mark; great nieces, Katie, Kimberly, Natalie, and Lydia; great great nieces, Paige, Valerie, Anika, and Elise; great great nephew, Eugene; and grandcat, Little Girl. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, December 2nd at Rose Hills, and funeral will be at 3pm on Friday, December 3rd at the Rainbow Chapel, Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier, CA with graveside to follow.

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Published by Daily Breeze on Dec. 1, 2010.

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Suzie Brothers

December 30, 2010

Dear Kathy,
My heart goes out to you, but I admire the strength you've shown through these challenging times. You're such a beautiful person who's always in my loving thoughts and prayers.

Jim and Patricia Combs

December 1, 2010

Dear Kathy,

Our family just want to hug you for the loss of your wonderful Dad, and charming Mom. We enjoyed their friendship after all these years. Even though we lost touch for some years, we always loved, and remembered them.

We remember our "Church Encampment" at Yosemite. Steve (at 8 years of age) said, "Mr. Peck is a Champion Horse Shoe Player. Today he let me win. I think he is so nice to let me win, he never misses a throw." ha, ha, ha... Your Dad always talked to the boys about sports. Scott loved telling Harding about playing baseball. Those were wonderful times in Yosemite, we still talk about the things the boys did.

You were lucky to have good parents who put you first in their life. Their love for you is what made you the person you are today. Our prayers, and love are with you always. If you ever need anything, please let us know?

Hugs, and love....

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