A Tribute to Dusty Peak - Celebrating the life of a great husband, father, surfer, community leader

Celebrating the life of a great husband, father, surfer, community leader

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Dusty was passionate about the environment and the kids in his home town. The Peak family would be honored for donations to be made in Dusty's name to two charities:
Malibu Foundation for Youth and Families
and
Heal the Bay

Memorial Services

Thank you to all who joined Dusty's memorial service and paddle out August 28th and 29th. Over 1,000 of you came to pay tribute to Dusty.

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happy 60th birthday i miss you love Me

Status posted by denise Jul 31, 2011

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Michael Sullivan replied to Michael Sullivan's discussion 'A Malibu Icon' Jul 9, 2011

mark andrew nolind replied to jim fante's discussion 'Solid'

Jimmy, Mark Nolind here. I think you pool table is the first on the point. I remember how you told me your brother jumped a ball and ripped the table. I know some great people played on it. I remember Dusty had huge fingers. He loved the…

Jun 2, 2011

Steve Rozsa replied to Steve Rozsa's discussion 'Dusty, a profound farewell......'

Denise, The grace and love of Jesus Christ is more than enough to cover my blind spots. I know that this same grace and love was more than sufficient for Dusty as well. If we can have confidence in Jesus…

May 31, 2011

Thinking of you and remembering our cruise to Alaska Jun of 09

Status posted by denise May 30, 2011

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denise updated their profile May 30, 2011

denise replied to Alan White's discussion 'Leash Free Day'

Dear Alan, Thanks for posting this story I love reading them still. I have a hard time facing the fact that it will be 2 years in August and it has been a tough road without him. His spirit still remains in the surf of Little Dume I feel his…

May 30, 2011

denise replied to Doug Hannaman's discussion 'A True Friend Forever'

Dear Doug Sorry I am so tardy in writing this but I went through a serious depression and am slowly coming out of it. He was a unique man and I remember coming out to visit you many years ago in Victorville. He always felt very close to you and…

May 30, 2011

denise replied to Jameson Hannaman's discussion 'All the kids at the beach'

Thanks Jameson, I still remember you as a little boy give my love to your parents for me. It has been years but your family meant a lot to him. Thanks for your lovely message.Love Denise

May 30, 2011

denise replied to Ben Stein's discussion 'Dusty Peak'

Dear Ben, Thanks for your kind words. I remember you from Thurs nights at Pt. Dume Community Center now Pt. Dume school. You gave me a copy of your book and Dusty read it before I could. He loved it and enjoyed working for you. He always was a big…

May 30, 2011

A Tribute to Dusty Peak is a social network

A hero and inspiration to so many of us.

The grief of today will pass, and it will be time to remember, to celebrate an amazing life, one lived all the way. Through our stories, we celebrate the legacy of Dusty Peak.

We want to hear from you. Tell us your stories, post your pictures, share the memories large and small!

Dusty's Friends and Family

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A Malibu Icon 3 Replies

I haven't lived in Malibu for some time, but most of my family is still there. I have been very impressed with this tribute site and all that have chosen to add to it. So much so, that I thought I…Continue

Started by Michael Sullivan in Dusty. Last reply by Michael Sullivan Jul 9, 2011.

Solid 4 Replies

I may be the only living person who was on the Point before Dusty. Not sure, but it's close. I remember him well as a young boy. Bright, fun loving, and very solid. You always knew who Dusty was. He…Continue

Started by jim fante in Dusty. Last reply by mark andrew nolind Jun 2, 2011.

Dusty, a profound farewell...... 8 Replies

There are people in this life who seem larger and more influential than life itself even though their own life is not without its tragedies and disappointments. Dusty is one of those people. From the…Continue

Started by Steve Rozsa in Dusty. Last reply by Steve Rozsa May 31, 2011.

Leash Free Day 23 Replies

So it's '96. I'm an Aussie in Dume, fresh off the boat. I paddle out to the Outer. There's this guy. Big, loud, must be the enforcer. "Leash free day, no leash if you wanna surf out here." He at once…Continue

Started by Alan White in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

A True Friend Forever 11 Replies

I met Dusty in 1964, when I met the Peak Family. At that time they consisted of Howard, Margarite, Marty and Dusty. I surfed with Dusty and we practiced Karate and just grew up together, he was one…Continue

Started by Doug Hannaman in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

All the kids at the beach 1 Reply

I am Doug and Millies son, and spent at least half of my time as a kid if not more on the Point and expecially at Little Dume. I always remeber that any time we went down, there was one person who…Continue

Started by Jameson Hannaman in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

Dusty Peak 2 Replies

I have lived in Malibu part time for thirty years. Dusty was really my only friend in Malibu. We met in a meeting, saw each other every day for years, I visited him at UCLA hospital, saw him surfing,…Continue

Started by Ben Stein in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

So many laughs & amazing times will be forever burned in my mind. 1 Reply

I first discovered Little Dume the spring of '92. I was a professional dancer & always wanted to be a surfer. Dusty & Skylar were huge mentors to me always encouraging me to "go" but…Continue

Started by lyny b. in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

Thoughts after the paddle out 5 Replies

A river runs through all of us flowing to the sunflowing through the heart 'til we are one.There's a river of hopethere's a mountain of peacethere's an ocean of joywaiting somewhere for meif I trust…Continue

Started by Patty (Stanley) Reilly in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

Important -- about Bill (Billy) Carter 4 Replies

I hope it is ok for me to do this.I am Leslie - was Bill's "other-half" for many years. We still shared the same apartment in Mar Vista but our life together had changed over the past year or so.Bill…Continue

Started by Bill Carter in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

Hi Denise with love from Anne 1 Reply

I am just staying in touch with you. You are so beautiful in the pics with your husband and I know how much he loves you.... that aside I am thinking of you and I know you are going to be OK because…Continue

Started by Anne Biglow in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

coffee and more... 4 Replies

One can spend hours on this sight when first getting on just to "check it out". That's when I decided to be a participant rather than a spectator. I remember Dusty, when I was a kid, but knew Marty,…Continue

Tags: Galate, Weinstock-, Lonnie

Started by Lonnie Weinstock-Galate in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

Dusty Isn't Gone 8 Replies

No really Dusty isn't gone. He can't be. As long as waves still break at Little Dume he is still here. So don't even try to say he isn't here.Matt Rapf introduced me to Dusty when we first moved to…Continue

Started by Richard Gibbs in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 30, 2011.

YOGA CLASS IN DUSTY'S HONOR 4 Replies

Hello... tomorrow Sept. 14th at 5:30pm, Malibu Fitness will be holding a yoga class in dusty's honor complete with pictures, candles, and dusty's old 'special' yoga mat, and all of the foam blocks,…Continue

Started by Nick Brokaw in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 13, 2011.

Dusty...a big brother.. 1 Reply

I was so saddened to hear of Dusty's passing. We lived next to them in the early 60's and I was Marty's best friend in those days. We lived at the Peak's and at the beach with the boys. Remember the…Continue

Started by Becky Stegemoller in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 13, 2011.

A Good Friend 2 Replies

I just wanted to say that I knew Dusty a long time ago. And my heart goes out to the family that I never knew. We grew up together in Malibu and shared the youtful experiences of our time. Dusty had…Continue

Started by Daniel M. Vaughn in Dusty. Last reply by denise May 13, 2011.

D. Peak

Didn't know Mr. Peak at all....didn't even settle in Malibu until after he passed away. I have watched as much video footage as is provided on this website and now feel like I have a small slice of…Continue

Started by Bob Perkins in Dusty Nov 16, 2010.

Order your Dusty Peak T'Shirts

Order your shirts today to support go tohttp://sickydicky.blogspot.com/2009/09/dusty-peak-shirts-order-now.html Continue

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Started by John HIldebrand in Dusty. Last reply by Casey Moore Sep 27, 2009.

Thinking of you Denise, Skylar, Alicia & Ashley every day... 1 Reply

Congratulations Skylar on continuing "Peak Power" business. It is with great respect I am happy that his business will continue on in Malibu and is another great tribute to him. It takes a long time…Continue

Started by Anne Biglow in Dusty. Last reply by Casey Moore Sep 27, 2009.

Learning to Surf :)

I remember quite clearly and fondly when Dusty taught Alicia and me to "surf" out on Little Dume. He had us out on a huge 10ft board (we were about 5-6 at the time) and every time a little swell…Continue

Started by Margaret S. in Dusty Sep 1, 2009.