Maradee Peck

Mara Dee Peck

Provo, Utah

Mara Dee Hall Peck, 71, of Provo, passed away on September 19, 2013, after a courageous 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Mara Dee was born January 30, 1942 in Richfield, to Elson and Elna Simonsen Hall. She lived most of her childhood in Monroe, and held a fondness for her small town upbringing throughout her life. Mara Dee attended various schools in Monroe, Provo and Lehi. She graduated from Lehi High School in 1960. She married Bruce Peck, August 7, 1961, in the Logan LDS Temple. Later divorced.

Mara Dee loved people and had a gift for finding humor in any situation. During her illness it was her sense of humor and laugh that her friends and family missed most. Her personality carried her far in her professional life as well. She was a top sales person at Best and KeyStone Learning System.

Mara Dee was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. She enjoyed teaching Relief Society and loved the young women she served in the presidency of the stake Young Women.

Mara Dee was happiest when she was with her children and grandchildren. She was talented at oil painting, writing, and creating flower arrangements.

Mara Dee is survived by her children: Greggory Peck, Lindon; Todd (Amber) Peck, Lehi; Chris (Heather) Peck, Cedar Hills; Suzi (Dave) Bullock, West Richland, WA; Melissa (Jeff) Camacho, Rocklin, CA; and Kelly Peck, Mesa, AZ. Mara Dee is also survived by 22 grandchildren; brothers: Kenneth Hall, Martin Hall, Jon Hall; and sister, Barbara Hall.

Mara Dee is preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband Bruce Peck; and her precious granddaughter, Bailey Rae Bullock.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the LDS Chapel located at 150 E. 1500 N., Lehi, where friends may call from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m.  in the Monroe City Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.