Jeffery Robert Peck, long time Pullman resident, passed away March 24, 2015 at Pullman Regional Hospital. He was 69. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, May 15th, from 10 - 11 AM in the activities room at Whitman Senior Living, 1285 SW Center Street. Jeff was born July 21, 1945 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Robert and Agnes (Lange) Peck. He grew up in Spokane, Washington as the oldest of three children. Following graduation from high school he attended Eastern Washington State College before enlisting in the Army, where he served in Vietnam. Upon return from duty, Jeff joined the staff at Washington State University in Pullman, retiring after 36 loyal years. Jeff worked in the facilities maintenance department. After retirement he was well known as the "Bishop Street Walker" and covered many miles walking the streets of Pullman. Jeff made friends wherever he went and had a remarkable memory for names and faces. He was preceded in death by both parents, Robert and Agnes. Jeff is survived by a brother, Stephen Castor-Peck (Nani) of Seattle and a sister, Susan Lange (Daniel Dempsey) of Bainbridge Island and two nieces, Karlin Castor-Peck of Seattle and Sarah Fowler of Bainbridge Island. On-line guest book is at www.kimballfh.com
Kimball Funeral Home, Pullman, is in charge of arrangements.