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Kenneth PECKHAM Obituary

PECKHAM Kenneth Alan Kenneth A. Peckham, age 53, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Coldwater, MI. The son of George and Emma, he was born October 19, 1956, in Toledo, OH. He was a graduate of Bedford High School. Ken was a CAD/CAM programmer for EDCO Tool & Die. At one time, he was a member of the Flying Tigers Radio Control Club and currently a member of Adams Conservation Club. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gun and bow enthusiast. Ken had a great passion for dirt bike racing which he competed in his whole life. He started with Flat Track and Hair Scrambles, eventually moved into Motocross and Enduro. His family will always remember how much he loved to vacation at "the lake" and will cherish those memories forever. Ken's light of his life was his family, especially his granddaughter, Aly. He is survived by his loving wife, Vicki; sons, Greg (Lesley) and Brian Peckham; granddaughter, Alyson; father, George; brothers, Michael (Annette), Thomas (Barbara), and Charles (Darlene Stidham Dean). He was preceded in death by his mother, Emma. Friends may visit the family on Thursday from 2-7 PM at the Walker Funeral Home 5155 Sylvania Ave (west of Corey Rd) where services will be held Thursday at 7:00 PM. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Heart Association. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Ken's tribute wall at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

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Published by The Blade from May 25 to May 26, 2010.

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June 19, 2010

Dear Peckham family,
Even though I didn't know your Dad or your Mom, I just want you all to know that even though a few weeks have passed, our family still has you all in our thoughts and prayers. I have read all the tributes to him and he sounded like quite a man. I know your hearts must still be so broken. Praying that God will continue to "carry" you through these next months. There just are no real words I can say, except how sorry we are. Love the Arnholt, Hints, and Cannon families.

John & Naomi Myers

June 3, 2010

Vicki, Greg, and Brian - We are saddened to hear of Ken's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Teresa Johnson

June 1, 2010

Dear Vicky-Barb-Tom and the Peckham family.
I just heard about your loss. I'm so sorry. Remember your memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God Bless

JEANNIE (STRUBLE) BELCHER

May 30, 2010

VICKI,
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU, YOUR SONS AND GRANDAUGHTER. I KNOW LOOSING YOUR BEST FRIEND IS SO HARD TO BARE; I STILL REMEMBER SEE YOU AND KEN ON YOUR PROM NIGHT ON BROCK DRIVE. LOVE YOU - YOU FRIEND FROM BROCK DRIVE; JEANNIE (STRUBLE) BELCHER

JEANNIE (STRUBLE) BELCHER

May 30, 2010

VICKI,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO YOU, YOUR SONS AND GRANDDAUGHTER. I REMEMBER WHEN YOU AND KEN FIRST STARTED DATING BACK ON BROCK DRIVE...I LOVE YOU AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO;PLEASE LET AUNT LINDA KNOW AND SHE WILL LET ME KNOW...JEANNIE(STRUBLE) BELCHER

May 27, 2010

My deepest condolences to the Peckham family. It was a delight to get to know Ken through our common interest, riding dirtbikes.

Matt Bucher

Jim Anderson

May 27, 2010

Our Deepest Sympathy to the Peckham family during this time of personal loss.

May 27, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathies. Rebecca Ford

May 27, 2010

To the entire Peckham family , my deepest sympathy on your loss.
Bob Young

May 27, 2010

So sorry to hear of your loss Greg. Vicki lost her dad at 52. Sounds like your Dad was quite a guy. It is hard to take for your family, I'm sure. Please except our sincere condolences to you and your family. Mike McMahon and Vicki Plant.

Jim Almroth

May 26, 2010

Greg, I received your voice mail and I am so sorry for your family's loss.

Ken always shared his knowledge at work and I had some great times riding with him.

It was an honor to have him as a friend. He will be missed.

Carrie Nerswig

May 26, 2010

Greg and Lesley,

So very sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and may you find comfort in reflecting on the times you shared.

James Perry

May 26, 2010

I have more admiration and respect for this man than anyone I've ever known. In working, racing and playing in everything and anything, He was the best. I'll never forget the comedy and His competitive spirit that made Him special. My deepest sympathy to His family and friends. We will all miss Him.
Godspeed my friend.

Stacy & Tamara Beach

May 25, 2010

We are terribly sadden to hear of Ken's sudden passing. Stacy has had a lot of memories of the rides that they went on- Wolverine, Color Tour- in the CCC Club and all the knowledge that he shared with all the dirt bike riders. He was a great friend and awesome rider who loved the outdoors, family, and friends. He will be missed greatly along with all the jokes we used to do. Our prayers go out to his family. I will be waiting to fish with you some day!

May 25, 2010

Ride on Ken, you will be missed.

Matt

Andy Hatcher

May 25, 2010

I had some great times riding with him. He is going to be missed.

May 25, 2010

Vicki, Brian, Greg & Lesley & Aly......We are so very saddened to hear about Ken's passing. There are so many wonderful memories and lots of fun in remembering Ken and your entire family. We have had the wonderful blessing to be part of your lives! We are glad to know that he was doing what he loved to do this week. We offer our prayers, love, memories and condolences at this difficult time.....Much Love.. The Whetstone Family

Michael Williams

May 25, 2010

Brian,

My heart goes out to you and your family. May your father rest in peace.

Ron Tate

May 25, 2010

Mike, Chuck and Tom,
So very sorry to hear of your sudden loss, We used to see Ken at the tracks from time to time, he was a class act. You and your family are in my prayers.

Geno Stone

May 25, 2010

Brian -
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Arnholt

May 25, 2010

Dear Greg, Lesley, Aly,
So very saddened hearing about the loss of your Dad. Please know you, and your entire family are in our prayers.
Fondly,
Kathy and Bill Arnholt

Jim Osborne

May 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Vicki and the family.
Rest in peace Kenny.

Bonnie & Jim Osborne

Tom

May 25, 2010

ken is riding the big harescramble looking back for all of us slacker riders , he will be truly missed by alot of us , big tom from PR racing

May 25, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in all of your lives. May you feel peace and comfort from our prayers.
Arms Around You,
Dinah and Dick

Delta Ironman

Jeff Balla

May 25, 2010

Our deepest sympathy to Ken's family and friends, he will be missed dearly.
Jeff and Candy Balla

Jim Miller

May 25, 2010

Godspeed, Kenny...you'll be missed.

George Chandler

May 25, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing.Our prayers are with the family.

May 25, 2010

My thoughts are with you and bring me lots of memories. Lost track of you when you moved from Dority. Am so sorry for your loss. George will know who we are. The Don Meyer family, Jo, Sue, Elaine, Julie & Doc.

Doug Beasley

May 25, 2010

I'm saddened by Kens sudden death. Was remembering back to the flat track days, racing radio controlled cars and golfing with Ken. My condolences to the whole family. Rest in Peace my friend.

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