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Charles “Bo” Peake
06/13/1955 — 12/16/2025
Charles “Bo” Peake
Charles W. Peake (Bo) Jr. left this life on December 16, 2025. He was born on June 13, 1955.
Charles grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Marion Franklin High School in 1973 where he was an avid basketball player. He continued his passion for basketball at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, Washington, and Iowa State University. After college, he was invited to participate in pre-draft workouts for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Tri-City Chinook basketball teams.
After basketball, Charles returned to the Pacific Northwest. He worked at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation for 41 years, retiring in 2020. It is also here where he met his beloved wife, Lorie. They were married on June 28, 1986.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife and parents Charles and Martha Peake. He is survived by his son Michael Nelson, grandson Hayden Nelson, sister Debbie Peake, and sister Kim (Tom) Perry. He is also survived by his extended family including numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
Committal service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 16, 2026, with the Celebration of Life to follow beginning at 12pm at Einan’s at Sunset Funeral Home, 915 Bypass Hwy, Bldg. H, Richland, Washington 99352.
Memory
Don’t grieve for me, for now I am free.
I am following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand, and I heard him call.
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh to love to work or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found a place at close of day.
If my partying has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy.
To all my friends, a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; oh yes, these things I shall also miss.
To my friends, do not be burdened with times of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine for tomorrow.
My life’s been full, I savored much. To all my good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; don’t lengthen it with undue grief.
I want my friends to lift your heart and share with me; God wanted me now. He set me free.
Rest in peace Charles I’ll miss all the places you go and let us see all the places you go for now you are in his hands see you on the other side you will be miss I’m sure from all your loved ones Glad you got to go home to Ohio it’s funny how that worked out till next time
Bo was always smiling. Always happy. Bo always gave a friendly greeting. Everyone who knew him knows the world won’t be the same without him.
The world is a little darker now that you’re gone. You were always the light at work and in the world. I will miss you my friend.
my brother Bo, I worked with My brother Bo for years at Tank farms, its going to be hard to not ever him say, WHATS UP BABBYY!! Bo was a great man, Father, husband, uncle , cousin ,nephew and friend, he’ll never be forgotten, my deepest sympathy for the family
I met Bo in 1973 at CBC in our freshman year of college in a music appreciation class, while he and Esley Crawford would crack jokes in the back row of class. Naturally, his smile and laughter caught my attention and we remained friends for 52 years. He was a talented musician, gifted basketball player, kind and generous soul, a friend to many, a gentle giant, and will be missed by all. May he rest in peace and those who were lucky to know him, will remember the goodness he shared in this life.
Rest in peace Uncle Bo. You’ll be missed.
This hurts, to lose brother Charles….we grew up together, in Southfield, while living in Columbus Ohio. We played basketball at Beery Jr High, and Marion-Franklin High School, and used to go down to the “Clairfield Coliseum”, the elementary school basketball court, play 1-on-1, in the ole Summer Time, many times, along with ALL THOSE PICKUP GAMES….We hung out together, on MANY OCCASIONS…I’ve been to his home many times, as he’s been to my home many times….too many stories to tell, that I’ll keep to myself:-) All the peeps growing up in Southfield will miss you brother Bo….i used to take Charles, and others out to Rickenbacher AFB in Columbus, to play against the Base Team, ohhh, man, soooo many memories….and, the sad thing is, I hadn’t seen Charles since HIGH SCHOOL…. I sure wished he’d have made it to any of the Annual Southfield Reunions….RIH my brother, we will see each other again some day…Praying Psalms 23 and Matthew 5:4, for All the Peake family and friends, and God Bless 👑🙏✝️👼🪽❤️🏀
I worked with Bo numerous years at the Tank Farms. So sorry to hear of his passing. Another Hanford worker, passing too young. RIP, my friend.
Dearest Kim and Family..
Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your brother Charles..Praying that those SPECIAL MEMORIES you shared together will always keep him with you.
My deepest sympathy to the PEAKE family. May God give you peace and comfort you at this time.
My Deepest Sympathy to all the families.
My deepest sympathy
Deepest sympathies to the entire family and friends near and far. May God give you streto carry on.
Charles “Bo” Peake, I met Bo in 1973, Our commonality is that we both lived together with two others attending Columbia Basin College, while playing two years of basketball together. After the two years together, Bo attended Iowa State while I attended a much smaller college. 2-3 years later we chased our dream and met in Los Angeles California.
Then quickly became roommates again in Richland WA. As we both continued our relationship and dreams of becoming professional athletes. Shortly later we began playing for Jimmy Ingram, who coached the Russ Dean Ford team with tons of local talent. Traveling around to all the local teams from college to the best teams and players in the Tri-Cities
Bo came to visit me a few years ago in the Seattle area, after spending the day together we promised each other that we would stay in contact.
I would like to thank everyone for recognizing my brother. May peace be with you. “ God is good all the time and all the time God is good “
Much love.
Hap Harrison
1-2-2026
Seattle WA (area)
Bo demonstrated genuine kindness and thoughtfulness for others. Knowing him was a blessing. He will be missed.
Partner, may you rest in peace .
One of the best most friendly people I’ve met,your smile was so contagious and always knew how to treat people.
Gonna miss you Partner
Rest in Paradise!!!! I’m going to miss you!!
RIH BO PEAKE what a great man I love playing hoop with you over 25 yrs you always was their for me will miss you my brotha!!!never will be forgotten Ohio State fan !!!
Oh Jesus, he has his wings now no more pain no more ventilator. He’s with our mom and dad their first born son he will be definitely miss by his sisters. He would call my mother every night and they would talk and when she passed, he called me not every day to tell me what was going on in this life so if anybody think he wasn’t loved by his family, you are definitely wrong.
You always greeted folks with a smile and were a great teammate for a few years on our Tri-City League over 30 basketball teams and state playoffs. I know where you are now – still greeting people and smiling. Condolences to friends and family.
My brother Bo, never mad and always smiling. You will be missed by many and God is with you now in heaven.
Always remember you Bo Peake
“Little” Bo Peak! Always smiling, always friends with everyone! You will truly be missed by all.
RIP my friend……
Great man, wonderful person to be around. Always a smile and positive outlook on life
RIP Beau
It was a privilege to get to know you Bo. we will miss you at our weekly boys night out. condolences and gods love to all your family and friends.
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