Pinckie (Helen Pinckney Boyd) Peck passed away on Friday, April 5, 2019, in the evening at her home in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. She had fought a courageous battle with illness for several years. Her husband Mike and sons Josh and Jeremy were at her side.
Pinckie was born in Seattle on Nov. 17, 1942, to James Sterling (The Colonel) and Elenore Marie (Bohnsack) Boyd. Pinckie grew up on the family mink ranch at Laurel and attended Meridian High School. She was active in the Girls Athletic Association, Drill Team and cheerleading. She was also very active in 4-H, winning many ribbons for her sewing at the Northwest Washington Fair. After graduation in 1960, she attended the University of Washington and was a sister in the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She graduated in 1964 with Bachelor of Science degree in nursing and entered the U.S. Army, where she was promoted to the rank of captain. She met her future husband, Mike, while posted at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
She raised their sons in San Antonio, Texas, where she was the school nurse at Churchill High School. She was the biggest fan of her boys, cheering at their soccer games, swim meets and tennis matches. She was an active tennis player and golfer in the San Antonio area.
Locally, Pinckie is remembered as the chief cook and bottle washer at the Circle B Texas BBQ in Barkley Village, Bellingham, with co-owner husband Mike.
Upon retirement, Pinckie and Mike returned to Texas and settled in the city of Fair Oaks Ranch northwest of San Antonio. They were gracious hosts, opening their home to many visitors from the Northwest.
Pinckie is survived by brother Donny Boyd, husband Mike, son Josh and wife Vicky and granddaughter Penelope, son Jeremy and wife Jennifer and grandson Jacob.
