William Roy Peckman Obituary (2024)

William Peckman Sr, age 87, son of Roy and Pearl Peckman, was born in Milo, Missouri on April 11, 1937. He passed away on May 2, 2024 at Multicare-Yakima Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Washington. After graduating from Highland High School in 1955, he went on to work for Boeing on the B707. In 1960 he was drafted into the United States Army where he served 2 years as a cook in various overseas locations. After leaving the Army in 1962, he met his wife Betty Croswhite. Soon after, they married and had their first child together, William Jr and soon after that their second son in January 1965, Randy. With all these new additions he got a full-time job at Boise Cascade Lumber Mill grading lumber. In 1996 after the passing of his wife, Betty, he began dating Melinda Comfort. After retirement, he and Melinda enjoyed years of outdoor activities until her passing in March of 2015. In his personal and professional life, he was known for being kind, decent and just a great person to be around. He is survived by four children, son Randy, son Billy, step son Dennis, step daughter Christie, seven grandchildren, Jason, Heather, Rachel, Dane, Ronnie Sherrisa and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty, his life partner Melinda Comfort, his step daughter Becky Whitish, and his grandson Wyatt Lane Peckman. A Memorial Service to honor William Peckmans life will be held on May 17th 2024, at United Christian Church-Yakima (317 S 41st St, Yakima) at 1:00pm with Graveside Services to follow. Friends and family are invited to join in remembrance and support during this difficult time. Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 16, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Brookside Funeral Home 500 W. Prospect Rd Moxee, WA 98936 Friday, May 17, 2024 1:00 PM United Christian Church-Yakima 317 S 41st Street Yakima, WA 98901 Friday, May 17, 2024 1:00 PM Terrace Heights Memorial Park 3001 Terrace Heights Drive Yakima, WA 98901