Rev. Stanley W. Peach 

August 29, 1922-January 3, 2007. Stan Peach was born
to Clifford and Foncie Peach in Portland. He graduated
from Milwaukie High School in 1940, and was very fond
of steam locomotives, model railroading, and his
Studebaker. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the
destroyer escort, U.S.S. Currier, during World War II
from 1942 to 1946, starting as a radio tech second
class, and retiring as chief petty officer. Upon
returning to Portland, he received his bachelor's
degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1950, then went
on to serve as pastor of the Chinese First Baptist
Church. He enjoyed performing magic acts, which he
often combined into gospel outreach programs. He also
attended Western Baptist Theological Seminary, where
he met Elna Brown. They were married on March 21,1948.
Upon graduating from seminary in 1951, Stan and Elna
became missionaries with the Conservative Baptist
Foreign Mission Society (now known as WorldVenture).
During his 30-year tenure in Taiwan, Stan served in a
variety of ministries including evangelistic outreach,
forming a Bible college, and establishing seven
churches. Stan returned to Portland in 1980 where he
served as chaplain at Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
until 1992. He became a master gardener through the
OSU Extension Service, and visited gardens throughout
the Northwest, Canada, Holland and New Zealand, in
addition to keeping his own extensive garden at their
Milwaukie home. He was a member of Milwaukie First
Baptist Church for 40 years, and most recently a
member of New Harvest Church, Salem. Stan is survived
by his wife of 58 years, Elna; brother, Howard;
sister, Mildred Sandwick; son, Phil; daughter, Melody
Lidtke; and three granddaughters. A memorial service
is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at
Milwaukie First Baptist Church, 10750 S.E. 42nd
Avenue, Milwaukie, OR 97222. Remembrances may be sent
in Stan Peach's name to WorldVenture, c/o Milwaukie
First Baptist Church. 

Published in The Oregonian on 1/9/2007.