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James Peck Obituary
James W. Peck
February 15, 1935 - May 23, 2023
James W. Peck, 88, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Service information will be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place in accordance with his wishes. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting James' obituary page viewable at www.reverencefuneralparlor.com.
James was born February 15, 1935, in Falls City, Nebraska to Willard R. and Martha V. (Whitford) Peck. He graduated from Minden High School in 1953, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and finished medical school at University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1962.
He married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn "Jean" Spilker, in 1953 in Minden, Nebraska. Together they welcomed four children: Scott Douglas Peck, William James Peck, Susan Ellen Peck, and Helen Jean Peck. James and Jean recently celebrated 70 years of marriage among friends and family at the Residency in Scottsbluff.
James set up his family practice in Kearney, Nebraska from 1962-1976. He completed surgical residency at University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976 and moved to Lincoln to practice urology from 1980 to 1995, after which he enjoyed retirement.
He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Lancaster Country Medical Association, and supported various political organizations.
James enjoyed Husker football, basketball and volleyball, golfing, gardening, visiting Lake of the Ozarks and Rocky Mountain National Park, his cat Jack, and seeing his family thrive.
Survivors include his wife, Jean Peck; children, Scott (Jeanne) Peck, Bill (Kathy) Peck, Susan Peck, and Helen (Jim) Reinhardt; grandchildren, Lewis Reinhardt, Rebecca Jones, Hannah Liptac, and James Peck; ten great-grandchildren; sisters, Halcyon "Hallie" Wilson and Mary Bianchi; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Willard and Martha Peck; and sister, Laura "Ann" Bracken.
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Kathy Campbell RN
June 8, 2023
Dr. Peck's family: My sympathy on your loss. From his little corner office @ Kearney's Medical Office Building on 31st Street, 1970's, Dr. Peck elevated people's "GP" (General Practitioner) image to a respected "Family Practice" specialty of its own, one patient at a time. He recovered quickly from the building's remodeling incident. I can still picture Dr. Peck running across Central Avenue to deliver one of 'his' many babies at Good Sam Hospital! My condolences.
Joyce Urbauer
June 1, 2023
Jean and Family, I am sorry for your loss. Jim was a great man and well respected physician. Craig enjoyed working with him and spoke highly of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Joyce Urbauer
Val (Hammond) Schlientz
June 1, 2023
I´m so sorry for your loss! Susan and I were friends in junior high. And Dr.Peck was my physician for years. My thoughts and prayers are with
Nancy David
June 1, 2023
I was so saddened to read about Dr.Peck. He was definitely a favorite Dr. at Urology P.C. Prayers to his family.
Sharon M. Haring
May 31, 2023
Jean, I shall always treasure the visits my family had with you and Jim whenever we were in Nebraska Please accept my love and condolences--Cousin Sharon in Virginia Beach
Judy Petersen
May 31, 2023
Jean, we send our condolences. Dick told me you and Jim were in Scott´s bluff. Love, Judy (McBride) and Mike Petersen
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