Janice Margaret Pickard
An open house will be held on Sunday July 27th from 1 to 3 pm at 6175 Lincoln Drive in Ferndale.
Janice Margaret Pickard (Born Putnam) of Ferndale, WA, passed away at the age of 78 with her loving children at her side. Janice was born in Rome, NY and grew up on a farm near the village of Holland Patent, NY. She and her family lived in New York, Colorado, British Columbia and, since 1977, in Washington, first in Yakima where she held the position of Data Processing Manager at the Yakima Memorial Hospital and, since 2003, retired in Ferndale.
She is predeceased by her husband Gerald Chester Pickard and survived by her four children; daughters, Morgana Asselin (Andre) of Ottawa, ON and Renee Cheesman (Alan) of Ferndale, WA; sons, Eric Pickard (Marlene) of Lytton, BC and Sean Pickard (Florence) of Snohomish, WA.
Janice was loving and devoted to her eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She leaves behind 3 brothers: John (Alice) of Holland Patent, NY; Dwight (Gail) of Remsen, NY and Mark (Linda) of Chester Springs, PA.
An open house will be held on Sunday July 27th from 1 to 3 pm at 6175 Lincoln Drive in Ferndale.
The family would like to thank Whatcom Hospice for their loving and attentive care and kindly request that donations be made to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation.
Memories
From sally steffen
To the family of Janice - My sincere sympathy goes out to you. May you find comfort in our Lord in this your time of need. Fondly Sally Steffen
From Earl Farney
We miss you, Janice ---
Here at our family household in Missouri, we are saddened deeply by Janice's passing, yet celebrating her wonderful, bountiful life . . .
She was a beautiful, highly intelligent, hard working, dedicated, caring person who expressed unconditional love and guidance to her family constellation, dozens of friends, to her country and to her God. She leaves a magnificent legacy and heritage that instill pride in everyone who knew her and was touched by her sensitive understanding and positive direction.
I first met Janice in Kindergarten, Holland Patent Central School, September of 1940. I could tell right then that she was very special, one-in-a-million. . . . a "crown jewel," and my six year old appraisal of her never changed. May God Bless her in eternity.
With love,
Earl & Merle Farney
Lake of the Ozarks
From Monty Westford
I first met Jan when she came to the Ferndale food bank to volunteer,,,,eventually, I left but we would run into each other (usually at Haggens)on occasion
and always received a good hug. She was a great lady, a welcome addition to the food bank and I will miss seeing her ( and her N.Y. accent ). My
sincere sympathies..
From Renee Cheesman
Monty, Thank you for your kind thoughts. I know mom talked about her buddy Monty from the food bank. We will miss her. Renee
From Renee Cheesman
Thank you Earl for being a good friend to mom. We received the loving flowers the other day. I always knew they were from you because you always requested the bird of paradise flowers. She enjoyed the updates you sent about NY buddies and hearing about how your lives.
We just got the confirmation for a service in Holland Patent at the Presbyterian church on September 7th at 2p. I hope you can make it as we celebrate mom's life.
Renee
From Renee Cheesman
Thank you Sally, Mom always looked forward to hearing from her HP friends. We just got a confirmed date for a service for mom at the Presbyterian church in HP at 2p on September 7th. I hope you will be able to attend. My sister will be posting something in the local papers soon.
Renee
From Irene Perry Rundberg
I could never find enough words to express my condolences to the entire family on the passing of my oldest and dearest friend in this world,who was like a sister to me..I will miss the summer visits from her when she came east to attend her family reunion..she always made a special effort to see me. she will fit right in with her family of Angels she was such a Dear Sole..I cherish the memories that we shared growing up..always Good Times..I could write on and on and on..Ill look forward to meeting her at that Golden Date where Im know shell be waiting..I could never put into words the Love I feel. May she finally Rest in Peace Dear Lord..after s most couragous battle.
From sally steffen
Hello Rene,
Thanks for your kind note. I will be at the Presbyterian Church at 2 pm on the 7th. After chatting with Earl yesterday - he says he will also be there. I look forward to meeting you kiddos. Janice always had so many nice things to say about you. I loved her emails sending me links to her grandaughter when she sang, and listened to her music often. I too shall miss her. Our lives are all too short. It is very hard to lose someone you dearly love. Fondly Sally
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