Photo courtesy of J. Nelson Rigby Funeral Home, Inc. - Media
Oct 7, 1964 - Mar 23, 2016 (Age 51)
Remembering Bill this Thanksgiving and making creamed onions! ♥
Susan Kassab
November 26, 2019 | Wallingford, PA
Bill Pickard was one of my best friends. We were childhood buddies growing up in Media, PA. I still have fond memories of sleep overs, playing in the woods and joining the Boy Scouts. When I was 12 my family moved and always felt I lost a friend. Discovering that Bill had died so young I felt like I lost a friend again.
Best Regards,
Andrew Skillman
Andrew Skillman
November 24, 2019 | Cedar City, UT
Summer Ft. McNair '92
LT. Pickard was my LT. at Ft. McNair A Co. COMMANDER AND CHIEFS GUARD...He always treated me with respect and for that I salute you Sir...You are a great man and I will always remember you. You will be missed...I'm sorry this is so late..I just found out about it this morning... adding a picture with POTUS...RIP Sir...
Doug Kindred
February 16, 2019 | Arlington, WA
Bill was just a ball of great, enthusiastic, friendly energy. I had the opportunity to play a season of church softball with him and a few years or working together on Rebuilding Together Howard County projects. I'll never forget the time he was on the ladder, half way dangling, with a chainsaw in his hand!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Amen.
B. Wade
April 06, 2016 | MD
Dear Anna and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you in your time of grief. I remember your dad fondly from NSJ. I am thinking of you.
Love,
Mrs. Jennifer Goodwin
April 01, 2016
It is shocking news to learn of Bill's death. I am so sorry for the loss of his life. Bill was an amazing friend as a child and young adult, and always so uplifting and encouraging when we would catch up. I will be praying for Nancy and Bill's brother and sisters and of course his children. There are few high school friends that I can say made a positive impact on my personal life and Bill was one of them. I share in your grief and again pray for inner peace and remembrance.
Scott Smith
April 01, 2016 | Wayne, PA
I was shocked and saddened for all of you to hear the news when they informed us at Booz Allen. I worked for Bill for several years and will always remember him. At team meetings, he often spoke fondly about the kids and Nancy. Praying for healing for the Pickard family, and for all who lost a friend and colleague.
Tambra Walker
April 01, 2016 | Severn, MD | Coworker
Nancy, we are heartbroken over your families' loss. We pray that you find comfort in fond memories of Bill. I will always remember Bill at Judy's having a warm friendly way about him. Our prayers are with you and your children.
Suzanne and Brian McDonnell
April 01, 2016 | Glen Mills
Nancy, we are thinking and praying for you and your family. Bill will be greatly missed.
Clark and Bonny Lystra
March 31, 2016 | Santa Rosa, CA
William S. Pickard, "Bill" age 51, of Ellicott City, MD, formerly of Media, Pa, diedMarch 23, 2016.Born in Upland, Pa, to W. Scott Pickard and the late Nancy Moor Pickard. Bill graduated from Penncrest High School in 1982, Penn State University 1990, and received his Master's of Science in Information and Telecommunications in 2005 from John's Hopkins University.Bill had a distinguished military career with 22 years of active duty in the army both as an enlisted soldier and military intelligence officer. Bill was honored to serve in the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery. He culminated his service by helping to establish the USAR's first ever Information Operations Unit. He rose to be a Sr. Executive within the field of Cyber Operations and was also an adjunct instructor for Cyber Security at University of Maryland Baltimore County. Bill was dedicated to his family and cherished his time with them.Survived by his wife of 24 years Nancy Quinn Pickard of Ellicott City, Md, and his loving children, Sarah Ellen, Anna Leigh, John Scott Pickard, and Kathryn Elizabeth all of Ellicott City, MD. Father W. Scott Pickard (Barbara), Sisters Susan Kassab (Jesse Shutt), and Judy McDonnell (John), Brother Marshall Pickard (Christine). Step sister Blakely Minton (Mike). Many Nieces and Nephews.Bill was an avid Penn State football fan and loved being outdoors, hunting, swimming and biking. Bill was an active member and served at the First Presbyterian Church of Howard County and also served as a Board member on the NSJ Swim Club. Relatives and Friends are invited to call Friday April 1, from 12-1pm at First Presbyterian Church of Howard County, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD. 21045. Memorial Service at 1pm followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Interment Private. Memorial Contributions can be made for the Pickard Children's Education Fund - www.PickardChildrenScholarships.comArrangements J. Nelson Rigby Funeral Home, Media, Pa. Condolences: jnelsonrigbyfh.com
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