Our loving brother, uncle, and friend, Alan Simmons Peck, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Salt Lake City.
Born May 25, 1925 in Kaysville to Rulon and Dora Simmons Peck. Alan spent most of his childhood Berkeley, California and the Salt Lake City area, where he attended Granite High School.
In 1943, Alan joined the U.S. Navy and served our country during WWII. He worked with heavy grading equipment and served in the Asiatic Pacific on a Victory class ship. Towards the end of the war, Alan and his best friend found themselves alone in China. He often spoke of the Chinese villagers that took him in and showed him kindness during this time, saying that he owed his life to these generous people.
Alan had a thirst for knowledge and study. He took educational courses in his off-duty time with the Navy, and gained a degree from BYU in Chemistry, and a Master's degree from Utah State University. In 1965, he earned his PhD in Metallurgy at the University of Utah and was often referred to as "Doctor" by his friends.
Alan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He met many of his dearest friends through church association and always thought of the Hillcrest Ward (now Gregson Ward) as his home. He was very blessed through church activity and in return blessed the lives of many.
Alan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking and horseback riding. He had a ranch in Park City and a cabin in Millcreek Canyon, both of which he loved. He was a fly fisherman and spent many of his days fishing in the Uinta Mountains. He loved county western music, ice cream, and a good book. He was an accomplished player of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. He traveled all over the world and had great respect for other cultures.
Alan is survived by his sister, Nadene Stone; sister-in-law, Janet Peck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rulon and Dora Peck; brother-in-law, William Stone; and brothers, Richard and Gary Peck. Gary passed away just hours before Alan. We are comforted to know they are together.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery, 3115 East Bengal Boulevard (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 3, 2019.
Born May 25, 1925 in Kaysville to Rulon and Dora Simmons Peck. Alan spent most of his childhood Berkeley, California and the Salt Lake City area, where he attended Granite High School.
In 1943, Alan joined the U.S. Navy and served our country during WWII. He worked with heavy grading equipment and served in the Asiatic Pacific on a Victory class ship. Towards the end of the war, Alan and his best friend found themselves alone in China. He often spoke of the Chinese villagers that took him in and showed him kindness during this time, saying that he owed his life to these generous people.
Alan had a thirst for knowledge and study. He took educational courses in his off-duty time with the Navy, and gained a degree from BYU in Chemistry, and a Master's degree from Utah State University. In 1965, he earned his PhD in Metallurgy at the University of Utah and was often referred to as "Doctor" by his friends.
Alan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He met many of his dearest friends through church association and always thought of the Hillcrest Ward (now Gregson Ward) as his home. He was very blessed through church activity and in return blessed the lives of many.
Alan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking and horseback riding. He had a ranch in Park City and a cabin in Millcreek Canyon, both of which he loved. He was a fly fisherman and spent many of his days fishing in the Uinta Mountains. He loved county western music, ice cream, and a good book. He was an accomplished player of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. He traveled all over the world and had great respect for other cultures.
Alan is survived by his sister, Nadene Stone; sister-in-law, Janet Peck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rulon and Dora Peck; brother-in-law, William Stone; and brothers, Richard and Gary Peck. Gary passed away just hours before Alan. We are comforted to know they are together.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery, 3115 East Bengal Boulevard (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 3, 2019.
Our loving brother, uncle, and friend, Alan Simmons Peck, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2019 in Salt Lake City.
Born May 25, 1925 in Kaysville to Rulon and Dora Simmons Peck. Alan spent most of his childhood Berkeley, California and the Salt Lake City area, where he attended Granite High School.
In 1943, Alan joined the U.S. Navy and served our country during WWII. He worked with heavy grading equipment and served in the Asiatic Pacific on a Victory class ship. Towards the end of the war, Alan and his best friend found themselves alone in China. He often spoke of the Chinese villagers that took him in and showed him kindness during this time, saying that he owed his life to these generous people.
Alan had a thirst for knowledge and study. He took educational courses in his off-duty time with the Navy, and gained a degree from BYU in Chemistry, and a Master's degree from Utah State University. In 1965, he earned his PhD in Metallurgy at the University of Utah and was often referred to as "Doctor" by his friends.
Alan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He met many of his dearest friends through church association and always thought of the Hillcrest Ward (now Gregson Ward) as his home. He was very blessed through church activity and in return blessed the lives of many.
Alan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking and horseback riding. He had a ranch in Park City and a cabin in Millcreek Canyon, both of which he loved. He was a fly fisherman and spent many of his days fishing in the Uinta Mountains. He loved county western music, ice cream, and a good book. He was an accomplished player of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. He traveled all over the world and had great respect for other cultures.
Alan is survived by his sister, Nadene Stone; sister-in-law, Janet Peck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rulon and Dora Peck; brother-in-law, William Stone; and brothers, Richard and Gary Peck. Gary passed away just hours before Alan. We are comforted to know they are together.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery, 3115 East Bengal Boulevard (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 3, 2019.
Born May 25, 1925 in Kaysville to Rulon and Dora Simmons Peck. Alan spent most of his childhood Berkeley, California and the Salt Lake City area, where he attended Granite High School.
In 1943, Alan joined the U.S. Navy and served our country during WWII. He worked with heavy grading equipment and served in the Asiatic Pacific on a Victory class ship. Towards the end of the war, Alan and his best friend found themselves alone in China. He often spoke of the Chinese villagers that took him in and showed him kindness during this time, saying that he owed his life to these generous people.
Alan had a thirst for knowledge and study. He took educational courses in his off-duty time with the Navy, and gained a degree from BYU in Chemistry, and a Master's degree from Utah State University. In 1965, he earned his PhD in Metallurgy at the University of Utah and was often referred to as "Doctor" by his friends.
Alan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He met many of his dearest friends through church association and always thought of the Hillcrest Ward (now Gregson Ward) as his home. He was very blessed through church activity and in return blessed the lives of many.
Alan loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking and horseback riding. He had a ranch in Park City and a cabin in Millcreek Canyon, both of which he loved. He was a fly fisherman and spent many of his days fishing in the Uinta Mountains. He loved county western music, ice cream, and a good book. He was an accomplished player of the Hawaiian Steel Guitar. He traveled all over the world and had great respect for other cultures.
Alan is survived by his sister, Nadene Stone; sister-in-law, Janet Peck; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rulon and Dora Peck; brother-in-law, William Stone; and brothers, Richard and Gary Peck. Gary passed away just hours before Alan. We are comforted to know they are together.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mountain View Memorial Estates Cemetery, 3115 East Bengal Boulevard (7800 South), Cottonwood Heights.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on July 3, 2019.
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