1938 – 2020

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of William Peplow (Bill) on June 13 due to complications from surgery. Bill was born to Geoffrey and Margery Peplow in Glendale where he lived all his life. After attending Glendale schools, he attended the University of Southern California where he graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1962. He spent the last 30 years of his career as a pharmacist at the outpatient pharmacy at Verdugo Hills Hospital where he always said that any person who came in was not a customer but a friend.

Bill was a legacy runner with the LA Marathon prior to hanging up his shoes following his 22nd consecutive marathon, and was also a bicycle enthusiast. He once rode his bicycle from Seattle to Southern California, a trip he called the experience of a lifetime. But his true love was as an avid woodworker, always working on projects around the home or at his cabin in Big Bear or making toys for disadvantaged young people. He belonged to the San Fernando Valley Woodworkers and the Glendale Woodturners and was also active in community affairs where he was a volunteer with the Glendale Police Dept.

Bill is survived by his high school sweetheart, Anne, his wife of 60 years, and four sons who were his pride and joy: Andy (Keri), Chris (Teresa), Matt (Gina) and Josh (Monica), and nine grandchildren: Paige, Emma, Hallie, Allison, Sam, Alexa, Lauren, Natalie and Scott. He was a devoted “Pop” and “Grampa” who never missed an event or game in which they participated and who traditionally read “The Night Before Christmas” each year as they surrounded him around the fireplace.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Our Saviour Center, 4368 Santa Anita Ave., El Monte CA 91731 where he gave generously of his time and where he ran a pinewood derby for 160 kids each summer, teaching them the wonders of his beloved hobby.

A small private family service is planned.