Date of Service: December 28, 2013
January 12, 1923 – December 28, 2013
On December 28th, 2013, Dorothy Peck of Kamloops passed away at 90 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Edward, daughter, Joan Mellows, sisters Sophie, Edith, Mary and Katie as well as brother, Eddie. Dorothy is survived by her son Don Peck and daughter-in-law Jackie, grandchildren Cheryl Drennan (Shawn), Darryl Mellows (Hako), Chris Peck (Tara), Kerry Peterson (Chris) and Andrew Peck, great-grandchildren Brody, Keira, Mia, Kian, Charlie, Jesse, Ryan, Tanner and many nieces and nephews. Also left to cherish Dorothy’s memory are her sister Elsie Dolynuk, and brothers Jack Miller and Rudy Miller (Doreen). Dorothy was born on January 12th, 1923 in Eatonia, SK. She met her husband Ed in Hedley, BC, while working at the Nickel Plate Mine and they were married on February 9th, 1946. In 1955 they moved to Kamloops where they resided ever since. Dorothy worked for many years at Blue Star Taxi and Yellow Cabs as a dispatcher and bookkeeper. Mom loved her family and her dogs, and was famous for her turkey dinners. Thanks to the staff at Overlander Residential Care (Blueberry Lane) for their excellent care of Dorothy for the last two years. A family gathering will be held in the spring