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Vonnie Lee "Pick" Pickering

1933 - 2016

Vonnie Lee "Pick" Pickering obituary, 1933-2016, Cortez, CO

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St

Cortez, Colorado

Vonnie Pickering Obituary

Funeral services for former area resident and current Rawlins, Wyo. resident Vonnie Lee "Pick" Pickering will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17 at Ertel Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Summit Ridge Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by Ute Mountain American Legion Post #75.

Vonnie Lee Pickering, age 83 was born in Bethel, Okla. on April 11, 1933 to Robert Benjamin and Pearl Ready (Rolls) Pickering. Pick passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 in Rawlins, Wyo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dee Pickering; parents, Robert Benjamin Pickering and Pearl Ready (Rolls) Pickering; sister, Iva Mae; and brothers, James, Clifford and Calvin. Pick is survived by his siblings, Roma Lee, Gert and Wayne; his children and their spouses, Rick & Nita, Rhoda & James, Teri & Bob, John & BettyJo; his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Tay, Alyssa, Sandra, Daniel, Doug, Leah, Gage, Taner and Baley; along with 13 great-grandchildren.

Pick honorably served on the USS Frank Knox DD - 742 during the Korean War and was on active duty with the United States Navy from December 11, 1951 through December 7, 1955.

Pick retired from Rohr Industries after 31 Years of service. Once retired he and Dee enjoyed traveling, fishing and hunting and eventually settled in Mancos, Colo. where they held many family reunions and fun times.

Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

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Published by The Journal on Oct. 12, 2016.

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Earnie Ray

November 5, 2018

Belated , My deepest sympathy to your family . May you keep in mind the hope of life everlasting which can help sustain you through this difficult time . John 17:3

Rick Torres

November 4, 2016

Our condolences to the Pickering family.

Terry Schumaker

October 18, 2016

Pick, Your kindness and loving ways will live on forever in our hearts. We know you are up there making everyone smile and reuniting. Thanks for being part of our lives. Rest in peace dear one! Terry and Melissa

Bob

October 17, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the Pickering family. Always cherish the memories that you have of Pick and remember that God is always there for us like it tells us at 1Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

Penny Johnson

October 15, 2016

Teri I am so sorry for the loss of your father. He will forever be in your heart. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Laura Pickering Carman

October 15, 2016

I love you Uncle Vonnie and I am glad you lived close all those years. Please hug my Dad for me in Heaven! Rest in Peace!

Myrna Armstrong

October 14, 2016

Our deepest sympathy from the Armstrong Family in Florida. Wish we could be there with all of you during this time but we will be thinking about all of you. I fondly remember my last reunion with Vonnie and the rest of the family. It was in 2005 if my memory serves me. We all had a great time and will always remember Vonnie for it!

Kip Pitman

October 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss.

Linda Moore

October 14, 2016

So very sorry for your loss. He was such a nice man and I am honored to have met him. Our loss is heaven's gain. Hugs.

Sandra Setty

October 14, 2016

Pick was so special to me at Mountain Plaza Assisted Living. I am the Life Enrichment Director, but he enriched my life and I was so blessed to be a part of his life.

Katlynn Kennedy

October 13, 2016

I first met Pick back in May of this year, I started out on over night shifts at the facility he was living in. He become one of my very best friends quickly, even on my worst days I could come back and sit with him and his smile would brighten my entire day and leave me smiling for the remainder of the evening. When he left my care he held my hand, wiped away my tears and said "don't be sad honey, we're going together!" That will always be a day I'll never forget. Not only did I love and care for him but he always did the same for me in return. You all are in my thoughts and prayers

Kelsey Russell

October 13, 2016

Pick pick pickering was one of my favorite residents! He had such a kind sweet heart and everyone here at MPAL just adored him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family!

Jessica messenger

October 13, 2016

Grandpa, you were an amazing man with a heart of gold. I will always treasure our memories, your big smile, and that famous tobacco pipe scent of yours. I love you so much grandpa Jessica

Nita

October 13, 2016

Going to miss your smile and laughter. Your one of a kind and a great father in law... Love you Pick.

PAT JOHNSON

October 13, 2016

We got to know Pick when he was in the care facility in Casper, so we didn't know him well. My husband Ray was also there at the time. I commented many times how quiet and kind Pick seemed to be. The staff assured me that had "his times" to be rowdy also. My sympathies to John and BJ and family, especially Gage. God Bless!

Rhoda Schoonover

October 13, 2016

I love you Daddy. You will always be in my heart. Thank you for loving me with all yours. To my brothers and sister, our kids, their kids, and all those who knew and loved my dad. My condolences and prayers are with us all. God Bless -

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Ertel Funeral Home

42 N Market St, Cortez, CO 81321

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