David Alden Peoples, 87, of Broadway, died at his home on May 25, 2025 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Hanover, NH, the son of Orvis and Jessie Peoples.

He grew up in North Hartland, VT, and graduated from Woodstock High School in Woodstock, VT in 1955.  He joined the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduation and spent four years working as a technician on the B52.  After an honorable discharge David began his career as a salesman at Twin State Electric in White River Junction, VT.  He married the former Norma (Micki) DeCoff in 1965 and they moved to Virginia in 1979.  In Virginia, David worked in the service industry, plumbing, electrical and carpentry enabling him to build his retirement home in Broadway, VA.

David is predeceased besides his parents by six siblings; Orvis L. Peoples, Jr., Verla Jewell, Myrna French, Anita Burch, Wilmer Peoples and Vernon Peoples.

Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Micki, and four children; Wendy Reid and husband Steve, of Broadway, VA, Ray Remick and wife Debbie, of Hartland, VT, Joann Trottier and husband Ed, of Jericho, VT, Rose Murphy, of Palm Coast, FL, 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

David and his wife enjoyed traveling and visiting all 50 states as well as spending 10 winters in Florida after retirement.  He participated in many mission trips with the church and was an avid antique tool collector, being one of the four men who started the Shenandoah Antique Tool Association.

There will be a celebration of life for David at Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway, VA on Friday, May 30th at 11:00 AM.  A graveside service will follow on Monday, June 9th at 11:00 AM at Riverside Cemetery in Woodstock, Vermont.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741.