ROBERT
PICKERING
 TITUSVILLE -- Robert W. Pickering, 74, a retired industrial
engineer for the Boeing Corp. at Kennedy Space Center, died Monday,
November 13, 2000, at Parrish Medical Center. Mr. Pickering was born in
Wakeeney, Ks. He came to Brevard County in 1960 from Seattle, Wash. 
He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran, who was awarded the World War
II Service Medal, American Campaign Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific
Campaign, and received a Purple Heart for wounds received in Okinawa on
April 15, 1945. Mr. Pickering was a member of the D.A.V. Commander Club,
North Brevard Christian Mens Association, Titusville High School Band
Parent, Little League Baseball volunteer, and a member of theIndian River
City United Methodist Church. He followed his children and grandchildren's
activities throughout the state. Survivors include his wife, Lila
Pickering of Titusville; sons, Robert W. Pickering Jr. of Port St. John,
and Randall C. Pickering of Titusville; daughter, Kathy M. Patrick of
Titusville; grandchildren,Robert, William, Angela,Michelle, Jennifer,
Ronald, Adam, Nathan and Seth; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Stephen,
Shyanne, JT andOlivia; brothers, Roy andElwood; and sisters, DoraMarie and
Ruth. Calling hour will be from 1 to 2 p.m. today, with services
following, at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be at Brevard
Memorial Park. Brevard Memorial Funeral Home in Frontenac is in charge of
arrangements. Donations may be made to Methodist Children's Home c/o
Indian River City United Methodist Church, 1355 Cheney Hwy., Titusville,
FL 32780. |
