LOGAN - Dennis McMillan Peck, age 76, died on Oct. 28, 2010, at the Logan Regional Hospital. He was born on March 24, 1934, in Tremonton, Utah, the son of Frank McMillan and Pearl Lillywhite Peck. He married Edna "Teddy" Clare Henrie on June 16, 1954. Dennis was raised in Garland, Utah, and attended Utah State University. He worked as a flight instructor and airplane mechanic early in his career. At age 30, he became an airline pilot for United Airlines. He worked for United for 30 years - retiring in 1994.Dennis loved airplanes and the outdoors. He and his family enjoyed flying everything from model airplanes to his Aeronca Champ and Piper J-3 Cub. They also shared many adventures on four wheelers, motorcycles and jeeps. He is survived by his wife, Teddy, of Logan, and six children, Dani Varela, Colorado; Jerianne Gabriel, Logan; Wendi (and Bill) Casey, Colorado; Brian Dennis (and Annie) Peck, California; Doran Henrie (and Jana) Peck, Idaho; Jason McMillan (and KeAnn) Peck, Idaho. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one sister, Sherry (and Dee) Day, California.At Dennis' request, his family will host a "celebration of his life" at the Logan Cache Airport at noon on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010. Family and friends are welcome and will be sharing memories, music and flying. Please bring photographs and stories to help celebrate his wonderful life. All pilots are encouraged to fly in. Dress is casual.Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.nelsonfuneralhome.com.
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