Helen Irene (Irish) Peck passed away on Saturday, July 25 ^th, 2020 at the Washington County Nursing Home in Akron at the age of 94. Irish was born January 17 ^th , 1926 to Edward T. and Flora J. (White) Gieske. Irish was born on the home place in Akron and remained a lifetime resident. She was very proud that she completed elementary school but then was needed on the farm at home.

In 1946 Irish married William Earl (Bill) Peck on October 16 ^, in Denver, Colorado. The two made their home west of Akron and have lived there ever since.  To this union four children were born: Marjorie Loleta, Carole Rae, Duane Howard and Park Keith. Irish was famous for many things, including her homemade bread, her wonderful hospitality, her work ethic, her ability to raise and care for animals, and her dedication to her family, and above all, spoiling her grandchildren.

Irish is survived by Carole and her husband Charles Fuller of Fort Morgan, Duane Peck and Sandy French of Akron, Park and his wife Michele of Sterling. Also, his grandchildren William T. Ezell and his wife Christine of Pittsville, MA, Amanda Peck and Brian Schaefer of Padroni, Sean Peck and Felicia Pacheco of Sterling, Tyrell and Renee Odell of Greeley, Bonnie and Zach Stults of Vernon, Mollie and Ryan Dreitz of Akron, Adam Odell of Akron, Jeff and Jodi Odell of Alva, Ok. Great Grandchilden are Bayle and Kayle Stults, Sean and Sadie Segelke, Landon Peck, Lilah and Ava Peck, Jase and Julie Odell, Stella and Harrison Odell, Ruger Odell, and one on the way.

Irish was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Marjorie, and siblings Jerry Geiske, and Francis Peck, and her husband, William (Bill) Peck.

For those who don't know, Irish like to support worthwhile organizations, therefore memorials may be made to the Akron FFA Chapter or Freedom to Cowboy Up.

Memorial services will be held Thursday, July 30 ^th , 2020 at Bowin Funeral Home in Akron at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will be held at a later date.