PEAKE, James Orin June 15, 1917 ~ March 11, 2007 

James Orin Peake died March 11, 2007, after a long and
courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born June
15, 1917, to Orin Peake and Myrtle Budd in Walla
Walla, Wash., he started his school days in Spokane
until the family moved to Portland in 1929. Jim
attended Fernwood Grade School, Grant High School
class of 1935, University of Portland 1935-1937, and
graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor's
degree in business administration in 1939. He was a
member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. 
Jim saw active duty in the Navy from 1940-1945, and
served in Alaska and the South Pacific on the
admiral's staff. He was discharged with the rank of
lieutenant commander. 
Jim married Thelma "Chris" Matson on Nov. 19, 1943.
They lived on Mt. Tabor for 56 years where they raised
five children, Sara Linn and husband, Dan; David Peake
and wife, Jakie; and Mary Peake, all of Portland,
Douglas Peake and wife, Nancy of Coolidge, Ariz., and
Daniel Scott Peake. He also leaves grandsons, Daniel,
David, and Aaron Linn; and great-grandson, Tanner
Linn. He was predeceased by his parents, and sister,
Mary Elizabeth Stow. 
Jim was a salesman for cosmetic companies traveling
throughout the northwest. He also worked as a stock
broker for E.F. Hinkle and Co., and office manager for
Payco Collection Agency. Jim was a master gardener and
always had a garden at home. He was active in Gray-Y
basketball and Little League baseball. He was an
excellent golfer, bowler, and bridge player. 
Jim will be interred at Willamette National Cemetery.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday
March 17, 2007, at the Cherry Park United Methodist
Church. Remembrances can be made to Parkinson's
Association Portland Chapter or Cherry Park United
Methodist Church, 1736 SE 106th Ave. Portland, OR
97216. Arrangements are entrusted to Farnstrom-Gable
Funeral Chapel. 

Published in The Oregonian on 3/15/2007.