Robert Peake Obituary

ROBERT LEE PEAKE
March 26, 1932 ˜ December 23, 2023

Bob Peake peacefully passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at the age of 92 years old. He passed peacefully next to his beloved wife, Mary Louise of 68 years, in their retirement community named Cogir Senior Living Center. They both enjoyed the past year living at the senior living center, enjoying each and every day to the fullest. They enjoyed making new friends, eating meals together, truly taking each day at a time and embracing the slow-paced life they both deserve.
Bob and Mary Lou had two sons, Mike and Alan Peake. Bob was born in Salt Lake City, UT, on March 26, 1931, to Hoover and Mary Peake. Bob was one of four siblings, Hoover Peake, Mary Peake and Fred Peake. Bob was preceded in death by his son, Alan Peake, and his siblings.
Bob’s family moved from Salt Lake City to Washougal, WA, where he grew up and graduated from Washougal High School. After high school, Bob went to work for Crown Zellerbach Paper mill. During this time at the paper mill, he joined the Navy during the Korean War. Bob served four years in the Navy. He served 1-1/2 years each on three ships; a destroyer (the USS Higbee), an unnamed LSSL-116 transported from Astoria, OR, to the South Korean government, and the USS Dixie. After returning, he went back to the paper mill where he then finished his career of 35 years.
Bob was among the area’s service members involved in the formation of the Richard L. Quatier chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association of Southwest Washington. Bob was a member of the Camas Veterans of Foreign War, serving in various positions throughout his service. Bob was commander for several years. He loved the VFW and devoting himself to serving others. Bob lived his life everyday with the intentions of giving back to his community and most importantly veterans. Bob and Mary Lou served over 30 years for the Vancouver Veterans Center, where they did not miss one week of volunteering and could always be counted on. Bob spent his years always giving to others and serving for his community; he was truly an amiable man.
Not only did Bob love volunteering his time and giving of himself to others, he also enjoyed the simplicity of life. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and gardening. Bob was famous for tomatoes he grew; he served the best tomatoes in Clark County, grown from Washougal.
Service arrangements will be arranged at a later time and date. Cremation to be handled by Straub’s Funeral Home in Camas, WA.
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