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Willard E “Bill” Pickard

Birth	:	13 Feb 1928 Donnellson, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 May 2013 Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Claypoole Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.6838989, -91.2557983
Description	:	Willard E "Bill" Pickard (February 13, 1928 - May 21, 2013) Willard E. (Bill) Pickard, 85 years, of Ft. Madison died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. He was born February 13, 1928 in Donnellson Iowa, a son of Hiram and Lula (Smith) Pickard. He married Anna Thomas on March 22, 1947 and had celebrated 66 years of marriage. He began his work career with the Santa Fe Railroad as a carman, the Iowa State Highway Patrol as a trooper, and J.I. Case where he retired... Read More	Willard E "Bill" Pickard (February 13, 1928 - May 21, 2013) Willard E. (Bill) Pickard, 85 years, of Ft. Madison died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. He was born February 13, 1928 in Donnellson Iowa, a son of Hiram and Lula (Smith) Pickard. He married Anna Thomas on March 22, 1947 and had celebrated 66 years of marriage. He began his work career with the Santa Fe Railroad as a carman, the Iowa State Highway Patrol as a trooper, and J.I. Case where he retired as a machinist. His greatest joys were his family, working in the yard and especially his beautiful flower gardens. He was an avid yard-saler and loved bargains. He faithfully made home-made peanut brittle, each Christmas, for his family, which he excelled at. Bill was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #13, AF & AM and a member of the First Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Anna, two daughters, Deborah McElderry of Exline, Iowa and Carol (Dan) Kelley of Kirksville Missouri; and son Greg (Monika) Pickard of Round Lake, Illinois; five grandchildren: Shane (Kim) Kelley of Trophy Club Texas, Robyn (Brian) Hamilton of Knoxville Iowa, Heather (Tom) Rohn of Kirksville Missouri, Brandon McElderry of Lancaster Missouri and Kristina Pickard of Round Lake Illinois; four great- grandchildren: Hunter Kelley, Chase Brown, Aiden and Charlotte Kelley; and step-granddaughter Rebecca Rohn. Also surviving are three brothers: Darrell (Pat) Pickard, Duane (Joan)Pickard and Jerry (Barbara) Pickard all of Ft. Madison, two sisters, Shirley (Earl) Hoskins of Burlington and Mary Ward of Ft. Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Helen Heisig and Betty Pickard. Visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 am Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison. A Masonic Service will begin at 11:00 am Friday, May 24, 2013 at the Barr Memorial Chapel with a funeral service to follow officiated by Reverend John Simpson. Following the services his body will be cremated. A family burial will be held at a later date at Claypoole Cemetery, Wever, Iowa. A memorial in his honor has been established to the Shriners Crippled Children's hospital, and contributions may be made at the Barr Memorial Chapel, Fort Madison, Iowa.

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Where is Willard E “Bill” Pickard's memorial?
Willard E “Bill” Pickard's memorial is located at: Claypoole Cemetery, Fort Madison, Lee County, USA.
When did Willard E “Bill” Pickard death?
Willard E “Bill” Pickard death on 21 May 2013 in Iowa City, Johnson County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Willard E “Bill” Pickard's memorial?
Latitude: 40.6838989
Longitude: -91.2557983

Family Members:

Parent

Hiram Pickard

(1901 - 1987)

Lula Etta Smith Pickard

(1900 - 1995)

Siblings

Helen P. Heisig

(1924 - 2005)

Darrell Riley Pickard

(1925 - 2015)

Betty Jean Pickard

(1929 - 1939)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Claypoole Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6838989, -91.2557983

2. Lost Creek Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7088900, -91.2773700

3. Lauther Farm Cemetery
Sawyer, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6917060, -91.3084810

4. Tierney Cemetery
Wever, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7214012, -91.2316971

5. Slack Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6482391, -91.2869263

6. Hickory Grove Cemetery
Washington Township, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6474700, -91.2967400

7. Beebe Cemetery
Wever, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7249985, -91.2221985

8. Hillcrest Memorial Park
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6403008, -91.3005981

9. Hayes Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7025740, -91.3250790

10. Fairview Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6885986, -91.3292007

11. Broadway Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7028540, -91.3255860

12. Box Grave
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6554500, -91.3209000

13. Iowa State Penitentiary Cemetery
Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6367078, -91.2984834

14. Hyde Grove Family Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6488000, -91.3158000

15. South Walker Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7305984, -91.2093964

16. Hoffmeister Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6361008, -91.3016968

17. Gethsemane Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6450005, -91.3197021

18. Old Fort Madison Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6299000, -91.3040380

19. Mohnike Cemetery
Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7369003, -91.2003021

20. Tull Cemetery
Pontoosuc, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6164017, -91.2414017

21. Locust Grove Pioneer Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6680380, -91.3467840

22. Hauck Farm Cemetery
Denmark, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7542120, -91.2876510

23. Fort Madison City Cemetery
Fort Madison, Lee County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6296997, -91.3233032

24. Miller Farm Cemetery
Union Township, Des Moines County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7420500, -91.1932786