Timothy Lee Pekarek

Timothy Lee Pekarek obituary, McMinnville, OR

Timothy Lee Pekarek

Timothy Pekarek Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Macy & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Nov. 11, 2025.

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Timothy (Tim) Lee Pekarek, 66, of Amity, OR, passed away due to complications of Parkinson's Disease on November 3rd in his home surrounded by family.
Tim was born on June 9th 1959 in Newberg OR to Milford Henry Pekarek and Francis Annette Gray. He grew up in Newberg and attended Newberg High School. He worked as a logger for many years at several small companies with is father. In 1992 he went to work for Cascade Steel as an equipment operator where he eventually retired due to disability in 2012.
Tim married Jean Pekarek on May, 16th 1987, and together they built a life in Dayton OR, raising their sons Christopher and Thomas.
Outside of work, Tim enjoyed riding dirt bikes in the woods with friends and family as well as camping at Green Peter Reservoir where many large camp fires were enjoyed by all.
He is survived by Wife: Jean, Sons: Chris & Thomas. Grandchildren: Zane, Noah, Jax & Coral. Brothers: Rodney & Leroy and his mother: Francis.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
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