Dennis Scott Peake

October 30, 1944 - August 24, 2022

Dennis Scott Peake, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away on August 24, 2022.
 
Dennis was born in Ogden, Utah on October 30, 1944 to Derrick M. Peake Jr. and Clara Lee Nave. Dennis lived a full and rewarding life filled with family, friends, and adventures.
 
Dennis learned the value of hard work at a very young age. He actively started looking for work at the age of 8 and continued working many jobs and occupations throughout his life many times working more than one job at a time excelling in many skills that he used throughout his life. He has passed this value of hard work to his children.
 
Dennis was a a star athlete and excelled in baseball, basketball, and football at West High School. After high school, he was recruited to play football at Utah State University. He continued to play sports throughout his adult life where he met many of his best friends. Dennis left USU and honorably served his country in the Vietnam War in the Naval branch of the armed services.
 
He met the love of his life, Linda Tubbs after his return from the Vietnam War. They married on October 8, 1982. He was the father of five daughters.
 
Dennis engaged in many activities that he loved. He loved riding his Harley Davidson across the country, as well as traveling with his family or friends to see new places and enjoy new adventures. Hunting, camping, and fishing filled much of his free time, especially fishing.
 
Dennis is survived by his wife Linda Peake, children: Shelly Carlson, Aleicia (Tyler) Jones, Marlissa Peake, and Vanessa Peake. Grandchildren: Cameron Ponali, Caden Ponali, Carli Ponali, Clara Jones, Mia Jones, and Natalie Jones. Great Grandchild: Saran Ponali. Siblings: Sheila (Charlton) Leasure, Shauna Gholson, Stephanie (Rick) Bourdeaux, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Derrick Peake, sister Sharon Neal, brother Stephen Peake, and daughter Stephanie Ponali.
 
A “Celebration of Life” will be on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City, Utah. Guests are encouraged to park on the north side of the building. He will be laid to rest the following day on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 11:00 at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Avenue and “T” Street, Salt Lake City.

In Loving Memory

"Bubba", You have always been my "Rock" throughout my life.  You are my wonderful Brother and Friend. I am happy you are no longer in pain and discomfort, and that you are reunited with all of our Family Members and Friends that were called before you.  I know they, as well as God will take care of you! ❤️  I will miss you very much!  I know I will be reunited with you and the rest of our Family and Friends again.  Until then I have a lot of wonderful memories. Love You Very Much! ♥️  Sheila    

Sheila (Peake) Leasure

Sacramento, Ca

Im so sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. My father Ray Rugg sure loved him. My thoughts are with you.

Krisy Rugg Gunnell

West Jordan, Ut

I knew Dennis in high school.  He was such a kind soul. I always felt blessed to be his friend.  Prayers for those he leaves behind.    Jeanne Rudd Dodge

Jeanne Rudd Dodge

Salt lake city, UT

 I remember Dennis, we had a Math Class together our Jr. Year at West High School. We got along very good as class mates and friends.  I know he will be miss by many of us that knew him.

Jed L Stone

Salt Lake City, UT

Dennis was always so gentle with his sweet wife Linda, and so kind to all of our office staff.  It was a joy whenever they came to visit our office together.  We are sorry to see him go, and yet we are so happy to know that he no longer suffers. 

LeAnn Veltri

Sandy, UT

My Prayers are with you all at this time. He was so Awesome as we were growing up. Big brother. Dennis. I love your Family forever  You had a Cute smile,very nice.  And prayers are with Your Family. God gained a Wonderful  Angel. You will truely be missed.  Watch over your Sisters . Let them know you still here in Spirit.  God bless love you Dennis . Hi to all in Heaven  ������  Amen ��   Geraldune Lucero Herrera .

Geraldine Lucero Herrera

Salt Lake City, Ut

Dennis and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your passing and will miss talking old times with me and you jogging in the park and talking sports. Miss You Brother soooo much.

Nathaniel Neal

Marco Island, FL

We played football on the 7th west parking, and baseball behind Jackson school together growing up. What a great guy.  You will be missed.

michael Hughes

Taylorsville, UT

So sorry for your loss and ours. My prayers are with the entire family and friends through this difficult time.    I have to share a story about Dennis. Stephanie and I have been friends for 50 years now. In our younger days, we'd visit him. One time before going out on the town, we dropped by and Stephanie asked him for some money to go out. He said...."Look at you two, lookin' line a million dollars and ain't got a penny in your pockets". Of course, he did help us out, that's who he is.  He was always so welcoming, funny and made me feel like I was a part of the family. I will miss you Dennis. 

Tamara Archuletta

Phoenix, AZ

My favorite memory of Dennis is watching him dance with his daughter Aleicia at her wedding. Their love of dancing and of each other were evident across the room. Aleicia, who married our son Tyler,  has been a loved addition to our family and attests to us that Dennis was a great father, as well as great friend to us.  Good bye, dear Friend. You'll be missed!

Sue jones

Washington, UT

To my entire Family,  My brother was my patriarch that was the rock of our family.  He was the best brother anyone could of ask for. We will miss him greatly, but we find comfort knowing he is now with our Heavenly Father, family and friends.  Dennis we love so much.

Ricky and Stephanie Bourdeaux

Sandy, Ut

I am very sorry to hear the news.  When we played golf my stomach usually ached from laughing so much. Vaya con Dios mi amigo. John

John Vickrey

Salt Lake City, UT

Our family has lost another Angel. But has gained the power of LOVE. Dennis was my sports idol. Between him and Stephen they were the greatest football players in the world to me. May GOD Bless you all. My LOVE and PRAYERS  are with you. Ricky Lawrence      

Rick Lawrence

Salt Lake, UT

My sincerest condolences to Dennis Peake's family and friends. What a great person. My fondest memories of Dennis and I is the night skiing at Park City when we were so hooked on practicing to ski at Olympia level.  My next great memory of Dennis and family visiting me and family in California where all the kids were put into the playroom and we wine and dine under the same roof. Dennis has such a beautiful family and was a loving father, husband and friend.   Dennis you will be missed but the memories will last forever.  Enjoy your peaceful rest.  We will all join you one day!!  And we will rejoice again.

Shauna M Edmond

Glendora, CA

I just saw Dennis' obituary on the friends of West High School FB page and want to share my condolences with his family. He and Linda were my landlords for almost 3 years. Dennis was so genuine and just an upstanding person. He always had a smile. He had this orange sports car he really liked as I recall. This world needs more people like him. What a wonderful family he has left behind. Sincerely,Julie Coles

Julie Coles

Salt Lake City, UT

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