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William "Bill" McKay Peed, age 75, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 8, 1933. His childhood was spent in Gladewater, Texas and Bardstown, Kentucky. After serving in the U.S. Marines, Bill graduated from the University of Kentucky and then moved to Fort Myers in 1958. Bill spent his entire career working for the Lee County System; first as an English teacher at Fort Myers High School DCT coordinator, later as the Director of Adult Education as well as other administrative positions. During this time he received his M.Ed. from Duke University. But, no matter what position he held, he was always a teacher.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Jacobs; his daughter, Kitty Pike (Steve); his son, George Peed (Jeanne); his step-son, Robert Jacobs (Rebecca). In addition, Bill has nine grandchildren: Mindy, Christine, Valan, Kara Jo, Keely, Brandi, Tucker, Henry and Harper and three great-grandchildren: Kalli, Peyton and Brice.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 26th at 10:30 AM at Hope Hospice Community Room, located at 2430 Diplomat Parkway East in N. Fort Myers. In lieu of flowers, please make any donations to All Faiths Unitarian Congregation, P.O. Box 07477, Fort Myers, FL 33919. A congregation of love, support and friendship.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Peed
Herman Bips
April 26, 2008
Peace be with you Linda and your family!
Our hearts go out to you all.
Love you.
Alma and Herman Bips
Col. Nat & Harri Wisser
April 25, 2008
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
David Hauenstein
April 25, 2008
Linda, I am remembering you and Bill in my meditations. I sent some words by regular mail.
Roy and Frankie Kennix
April 25, 2008
Linda, please accept our deepest condolences. Bill was a leader, and a friend.
Roy and Frankie
Ramona Howell (Barrow)
April 24, 2008
I can honestly say..."Mr. Peed was my favorite teacher!"
A 1964 FMHS grad
Rick Gutknecht
April 24, 2008
Bill Peed was truly a guiding force in my life. He was my mentor as my DCT teacher in high school. Twenty years later, I had the opportunity to work with him at the Lee County School District. I'm saddened at his passing. My condolences to his family.
Linda (Waters) Welch
April 24, 2008
Mr. Peed was my English teacher at FMHS. I graduated in 1966. He always had us working on projects that pushed us to do things that were unfamiliar, but still guided us along the way. He was the kind of teacher you could also call your friend.
Bobbie Hawkins
April 24, 2008
Linda: I was so sorry to read of Bill's death. I met him in 1960, and maintained great respect for him. He was ever the perfect gentleman. He was also a wonderful mentor to his students. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martha Crotty
April 24, 2008
Dear Linda and Family,
Just a little note to tell you how blessed I was to know and work with Mr. Peed. He was always a gentleman and treated everyone with respect. He has touched many lives and will never be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Amy Martin
April 24, 2008
I have many special memories to hold in my heart of Uncle Bill. He will be missed by his family and friends and my deepest sympathy is with Linda, Kitty and George during this time.
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