Clair "Bill" William Mcpeak Obituary (1928

Clair "Bill" William McPeak Jr., 83, a resident of the Banks community died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the West Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center in Portland. Rite of Christian Burial and Military Honors will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 30, 2012 at the Willamette National Cemetery; 11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd in Portland. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Noon on Wednesday; May 30, 2012 at St Matthew Catholic Church; 475 SE 3rd Ave in Hillsboro. A reception will follow the Memorial Mass held at the Banks American Legion Hall; 170 N. Main St. Banks, OR. Bill was born on September 16, 1928 in Banks, OR. He was one of eight children born to Clair W. and Hulda (Jahola) McPeak Sr. He was raised in Banks and he helped out with the family business. He graduated from Banks High School and later in life attended a secondary school for 2 years where he learned electronics. He was enlisted into the US Air Force and served his country during the Korean War in Japan. Bill was honorably discharged in 1952 as a Sgt. Bill met his wife, Madelyn Wilson, while working as a printing press serviceman at Heidelberg Eastern in Chicago, IL. They were married on August 3, 1957 in Harvey, IL. Following their marriage they made their home first in Palatine IL, move to Phoenix IL, then to Beaver Dam WI. They moved to Green Lake WI in 1963 and then moved to Banks OR in 1975. Madelyn died on April 18, 2007 and Bill continued to live in there home in Banks. By occupation Bill was a printing press repairman most all of his working life. He had worked for 15 years at Tektronics retiring at the age of 62. Bill had also worked in his family's business, McPeak Trucking, either hauling milk cans or produce. Bill also operated C&M Molasses during the late 70's. Among his interest he most enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, golfing and the outdoors. Bill also loved to dance. He was very involved with organizations like the VFW, American Legion, Elks, and the Wisconsin Bear Hunters Association. He will be remember for his storyteller. He loved to sit and visit with family and friends. . In his youth Bill played minor league ball in the Midwest and he was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He is preceded in death by his loving wife; Madelyn, his parents and two sisters; Wilma Vermiere and Molly Bailey. He is survived by his two daughters; Cathy McPeak of Aloha, OR, Laurie Jones of Fairview, OR, five siblings; Earl McPeak of Palm Deserts, CA, James McPeak of Southerland, OR, Karen Trine of Beaverton, OR, Carol McPeak of Salem, OR, Mary Gager of Milford, KS, and two grandchildren Bo Jones and Sara Jones of Fairview OR. The family suggests donations in Bill's Name to Banks American Legion and to the Hillsboro VFW.