Obituary: Peckham, Kenneth “Kenny”

Age 80

Sat., May 14, 2016

PECKHAM,
Kenneth
“Kenny”

Kenny, age 80, passed away May 11, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital after a brief illness.

Kenny was the 5th of 6 children born to Clayton and Nora Peckham in Marcus, WA on December 12, 1935.

Kenny married his high school sweetheart Sharon in 1954 and raised 4 children.

He was employed in the lumber industry.

Kenny was a dedicated fan of the Mariners, Gonzaga Bulldogs and the Seahawks.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother and sister.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Sharon, his 4 children; Gil Peckham (Diana), Kim Hill (Terry) both of Spokane.

Karen Peckham of Houston, TX and Dr. Gail Adalsteinsson (Axel) of Seattle, WA, 11 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren with number 16 due in July.

Also survived by his sisters Adeline, Noreen; brother Neil and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held on May 14, 2016 at 2:00pm at Spokane Cremation at 2832 North Ruby, Spokane, WA.

Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of Holy Family Hospital ACU for their caring and compassion that was shown to our loved one.

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