John Donald Pickett 1933 ~ 2008 John Donald Pickett was born June 25, 1933 in Athens, Ohio to Elder Fred Lloyd Pickett and Ada Irene Reeder Pickett. The family spent the early years of his life in French Indo-China carrying out the calling of missionary work. After Elder Pickett's death in 1938, the family returned to the U.S. settling in Sugar City, Colorado. There he grew to have a deep love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing, along with a wry sense of humor and fondness for early western films. Married Dona Langdon Creekmore Sept. 24, 1971 (died April 26, 1991). Married Sharlynn Allen Nov. 1, 1997, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Nov. 18, 1999 (died April 28, 2005). The last years of his life were blessed by the friendship of Leila Heap, who brought such joy and happiness to his life.John is survived by his grandchildren Kory (Brett) Ellis, Jamie (Jamie) Creekmore and five great-grandchildren, all of Grantsville, special friend, Leila Heap of Tooele, sister, Joan Johnston of Lewiston, ID, along with aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Westside Community Nursing Home for their love, compassion and excellent care of Grandpa. A private memorial service to remember Grandpa and his life was held Feb. 22, 2008. "Go rest high on that mountain, for your work on earth is done."
Note: John and Dona were never legally married.
He was also married before and had children from the marriage.
Note: John and Dona were never legally married.
He was also married before and had children from the marriage.
John Donald Pickett 1933 ~ 2008 John Donald Pickett was born June 25, 1933 in Athens, Ohio to Elder Fred Lloyd Pickett and Ada Irene Reeder Pickett. The family spent the early years of his life in French Indo-China carrying out the calling of missionary work. After Elder Pickett's death in 1938, the family returned to the U.S. settling in Sugar City, Colorado. There he grew to have a deep love for the outdoors, hunting and fishing, along with a wry sense of humor and fondness for early western films. Married Dona Langdon Creekmore Sept. 24, 1971 (died April 26, 1991). Married Sharlynn Allen Nov. 1, 1997, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Nov. 18, 1999 (died April 28, 2005). The last years of his life were blessed by the friendship of Leila Heap, who brought such joy and happiness to his life.John is survived by his grandchildren Kory (Brett) Ellis, Jamie (Jamie) Creekmore and five great-grandchildren, all of Grantsville, special friend, Leila Heap of Tooele, sister, Joan Johnston of Lewiston, ID, along with aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to everyone at Westside Community Nursing Home for their love, compassion and excellent care of Grandpa. A private memorial service to remember Grandpa and his life was held Feb. 22, 2008. "Go rest high on that mountain, for your work on earth is done."
Note: John and Dona were never legally married.
He was also married before and had children from the marriage.
Note: John and Dona were never legally married.
He was also married before and had children from the marriage.
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