Robert Raymond Peck, 88

Robert Raymond Peck, 88, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, at his home in Sagle. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Athol.

Robert was born on June 2, 1924, in Cusick, Wash., to Wesley and Bertha Peck. He grew up and attended schools in Bayview where he also enjoyed logging with his dad. At age 17, Robert worked on a pack train in Alaska. He then enlisted in the United States Navy Sea Bees during World War II, and entered boot camp at Farragut Naval Station near his home.

Robert married Nyla June Briney on Dec. 4, 1949, in Coeur d’Alene. He always had a good reputation as an equipment operator, built many of the areas roads, and worked for the highway department in Belmont. He also worked for the Lakeland School District as a custodian and bus driver during the 1960s, before finishing up his career as equipment operator for the Navel Acoustic Center in Bayview.

Robert was a member of the Farragut Grange, and was a past president. He enjoyed the outdoors, logging, farming, fishing and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, June Peck of Sagle; six children, Diane (Allen) Moore of Warden, Wash., Yvonne (Bob) Jaqueth of Careywood, James (Penny) Peck of Athol, Scott (Maree) Peck of Westmond, Wanda (Al) Harris of Careywood and Tina (Ken) Littlefield of Sagle; 12 grandchildren, Heather, Aaron, Holly, Chad, Kyle, Joe, Steve, Ray, Jennifer, Jeff, Chris and Amanda; 19 great-grandchildren and one brother, Al (Edith) Peck of Bayview.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Patrick Lambert and one infant brother.

Lakeview Funeral Home, Sandpoint, is handling the arrangements. Please visit Robert’s online memorial at www.lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book.