Gary Lee Peak

Gary  L.  Peak

Gary L. Peak, age 59, Bloomsburg, passed away early Thursday, February 2, 2017, at his home after a brief illness.

Born in Phoenixville on August 27, 1957, he was a son of the late Howard L. Peak and  the late Sandra (Lukens)  Powelson.

Gary was a 1975 graduate of the Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School.  Following high school he enlisted in the US Air Force, serving from 1975 to 1979.

He was employed as a truck driver, driving for Alaska Stove Co., Foam Fabricators, Lisanti Foods, Jevic Transportation and finally for WalMart,  working until his illness prevented him from driving.

Gary was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg, and recently had been attending the LCBC, Columbia/Montour.

Gary enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, attending car shows in his Corvette, and watching NASCAR racing. But, he most enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren, especially in the pool.

He is survived by his wife, the former Janice L. Bower with whom he celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary on July 16, 2016; two sons: Christopher Peak, and his wife Maggie, Pittsburgh and Brandon Peak, and his wife  Danelle, New Port Ritchey, Fla.; four grandchildren: Michaela, Naomi,  Miles and Andy; four siblings: Karen L. Kraft, North Carolina; Kenneth C. Peak, and his wife Raylene, South Carolina; Diana, wife of Eric Sweeney, Arizona; Glenn Peak, Pennsylvania; his step-mother, Ruth Peak, Lime Ridge; a step sister, Kathleen J. Beeman, Bloomsburg; and a number of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews who  he always supplied with candy canes.

Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 a. m. in the Dean W. Kriner, Inc., Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 325 Market St., Bloomsburg, with his pastor, Audrey M. Brosious, km officiating. Interment in Elan Memorial Park, Lime RIdge. Viewing will be on Sunday from 6-8 p. m.

In lieu of flowers, Gary asked that donations be made to Camp Victory, 58 Camp Victory Rd., Millville, PA 17846