Calvin Grant Peck on September 12, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. passed away at his home in Cascade Locks, Oregon surrounded by family. He was born September 6, 1926 and was 90 years of age at the time of his passing.

Calvin was born in Lone Tree, Missouri to Calvin Grant Peck and Yula Hall Peck. He had 2 brothers, William Peck and David Peck. They lived in Morris, Kansas for several years. Morris was an Embargo Town with lots of train traffic… the trains stopped there, the cattle were unloaded, fed and watered and then they were on their way again. Calvin claimed that they became so accustomed to the trains that they didn't hear them. Calvin had dogs thru the years and he named them all Fred.

He lived in Kansas City and Turner, Kansas for several years before marrying Marie in 1954. Marie had 2 teenagers from a previous marriage, Mary Hutton and Bob Kent. Marie and Calvin had a son, Bill born in September 30, 1956. Marie passed away when Bill was 5 years old.

Calvin and Karen Brecheisen were married June 14, 1966 in Blue Springs, Missouri. With Karen's 5 children, Bill and Grandma Peck they were a busy household. Grandma Peck lived with them for 2 years. Bill Peck, Julie Beers, Rocky Brecheisen, Debra Dittbrenner, Verna Reynolds and Pam Morse are the Peck children.

The family moved to Melvern, Kansas for 3 years and moved to Lyndon, Kansas for 5 years. These 2 places were ranches and had cattle. Calvin loved rounding up the cattle from horse back. The family moved to the Town of Lyndon for 2 years before moving west to Oregon. They looked like a modern day wagon train with a u-haul truck pulling another truck, and 3 cars full of people, 1 dog and lots of possessions. Calvin and Karen have lived in Cascade Locks for 39 years. The kids have married and moved to other locations.

Calvin had college training to be a State Meat Inspector and later as a Locksmith. He also assisted the local veterinarian while living on the 2 ranches. He loved to help deliver a calf on a cold, Kansas, winter night. Calvin won many awards with his work thru the V.F. W. and other organizations.

He was a Jack-of-all-trades; truck driver, diver, ranch hand, lock smith, tow truck operator, meat inspector and others. If someone broke down on the road he would tow them in to town and help them as he could, sometimes with a meal and even a place to sleep.

Calvin had many hobbies, ceramics, art, puzzles, reading, movies, gardening, fishing, kayaking, and all around handy man.

He was a life member of the V.F.W. Cooties, American Legion. He was a Port Commissioner and enjoyed Port activities. Calvin also served in The United States Navy for a time.

Calvin is survived by; his spouse, Karen Peck, Cascade Locks, Oregon; children and their spouses, Bill and Tracy Peck, Beaverton, Oregon, Julie and Dan Beers, Richland, Washington, Debra Dittbrenner, Stevenson, Washington, Verna and Kris Reynolds, Seattle, Washington and Pam Morse, Cascade Locks, Oregon; 11 Grandchildren and their spouses; and 12 great grandchildren. Calvin had many friends and never met a stranger. There have always been lots of pets and some named Fred.

He was preceded in death by; Calvin Peck Sr., Yula Peck, Marie Peck, William {Bill] Peck, David Peck and Rocky Brecheisen.

Memorial services are planned for 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1st, 2016 at the Cascade Locks Pavillion (395 SW Portage Rd, Cascade Locks, Oregon 97014) with a potluck lunch to follow.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to Hearts of Hospice or American Cancer Society.

Calvin was a free spirit.

Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031.

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