Pickett, Glenn Earl, 92, of Helena passed away on October 20, after a long battle with dementia. He was born January 22, 1923, to Henry Norton and Hattie Cora (Curry) Pickett in Los Angeles. Glenn married Mary Frances Osborne on February 14, 1942, in San Francisco, California. They moved to Helena in 1972.
Glenn served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He retired in 1979 as the Deputy District Director of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service after 25 years of service with the Federal Government.
Glenn and Mary built the house they lived in for 35 years. They were married 73 years. Mary passed away March 10, 2015. They are survived by four children: Glenda, Helena; Robert, Joplin, MO; Beverly, Helena; and Kathleen (Michael) Baker of Colorado Springs, CO. They had eight grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren. They had numerous nieces and nephews.
Glenn has been cremated. Glenn and Mary will be interred together in a companion urn which is appropriate as they were married for 73 years. They will be together forever. Graveside services will be held with military honors in the Grandview Section in Forestvale Cemetery at 1:00 pm, Monday, October 26, 2015. Family requests donations to a charity of your choice. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.helenafunerals.com
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Debbie Schramm says
Glenn was such a sweet person to take care of, he always had a smile on his face. I enjoyed taking care of him at Country Life. He is at peace and with the love of his life. He will always be in your hearts and he will Always be in your thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all. Keep your chins up and you know he will be looking down upon you and Smiling. Hugs and Prayers to you all. Debbie
Shirley (Nordstrom) McKnight says
Bev and Glenda,
Your dad was my Deputy District Director so many years ago. He was so thoughtful when I was sent on travel for several weeks to Washington DC to contact both of you to pick me up at the airport and take care of me while I was there. Bev, we had so many fun experiences together. Your family is kind and thoughtful. Sending you my sincere condolence for your loss of your father and your mother. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley (Nordstrom) McKnight
David Rusoff says
I had many conversations with Glen at Country Life Assisted Living, where my father also resides. Glen always was friendly, polite and thoughtful, carefully trying to find the words he wanted. I sat with him and others in the dining room many times, and I remember Glen often complimented the women at his table on how they looked, which I’m sure meant a lot to them. I’ll miss Glen, and you have my deepest sympathy. David Rusoff, Helena.
Charleen Schuster says
I just happened on my distant cousin that I didn’t know. His father was Henry Norton Pickett, which would be my Uncle. Henry’s brother was Fred Arthur Pickett, my grandfather, Their parents were: Hiram Freeland Pickett and Blanche Amanda Norton Pickett. I joined the DAR on Blanche’s ancestors in Hampton New Hampshire that came to America from England in 1630.
Charleen Helen Pickett Schuster