PAMELA SUE "PAM" PEAK, 63, of Udall, Kansas, passed away Wednesday morning, April 14, 2010 at her home.
Born July 10, 1946 in Wellington, Kansas, she was the daughter of Willis and Verna (Lawless) Olinger. She was raised and educated in Wellington and Udall, graduating from Udall High School in 1964.
Pam was united in marriage to Richard Glen Peak, Sr. on August 23, 1968 in Juarez, Mexico. The couple made their home in Udall. Pam made her career as a homemaker, taking care of her family.
Her family includes:
Her husband: Richard of the home;
Her children: Shawn Johnson of Udall, Kansas; Shannon Cooley of Udall, Kansas; Shane Lichti and husband, Pat of Hutchinson, Kansas; Shandra Tharp and husband, Chad of Udall, Kansas; Richard Peak, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Udall, Kansas; Paige Lofland and husband, Jerry of Great Bend, Kansas; Dan Peak and wife, Sandy of Huron, Kansas; and Doug Peak of Huron, Kansas;
Her brothers: David Olinger of Wichita, Kansas; and Gary McWilliams of Grand Island, Nebraska;
Her sisters: Darlene Davis of Derby, Kansas; Joy Hampsher of Topeka, Kansas; and Jeanie Jones of El Dorado, Kansas;
Her grandchildren: Christopher, Megan, Kriston, Cole, Nick, Aricka, Mackenzie, Zachary, Samantha, Kierston, Elizabeth, Sarah, Avery, Erick, Lindsey, April, Michaela, Mckenna, Amanda, Cassey, Colton and Travis; and
Her 3 great-grandchildren.
Pam was preceded in death by her mother, Verna Olinger, her father, Willis Olinger, and her granddaughter, Kelsey Cooley.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Udall Cemetery. Friends may call at Miles Funeral Service on Friday evening from 6 to 8. The family will greet visitors during this time.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Mrs. Peak's name for SIDS Foundation. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.