Robert Morris Peabody Robert "Smiling Bob" Peabody died June 11, 2008, at age 74 after being struck by a car. Robert Peabody was born May 16, 1934, in Eugene. He moved to Forest Grove in the early 1970s and was a sawmill worker, including for Adlercreek Lumber and Banks lumber mills. Survivors include the friend he was raised with, Stephen Matthews. Remembrances to Casey Eye Clinic. Arrangements by Tualatin Valley Funeral Alternatives. Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Portland Oregonian