Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Rollin Pickford Obituary
May 23, 1912 ~ September 26, 2010
The wan Moon is setting beyond the white wave,
And Time is setting with me, oh
---Robert Burns
Rollin Pickford left a legacy of love and creative inspiration to his family, friends, and community. Born in 1912, he found his muse as a painter of California's San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast. Author William Saroyan once told Rollin: "The Monterey Peninsula is just an extension of the San Joaquin Valley for you because you understand them in the same way."
Rollin adored the Monterey area and called Pacific Grove, where he loved painting and walking, his
"spiritual home." Above all, Rollin loved his family.
His loss is deeply felt by the surviving members: his wife, Glenna; his sister, Patricia; his son, Jeffrey; Jeffrey's wife, Stella; his son, Loren; Loren's wife, Sheila; his son, Joel; his daughter, Melissa; Melissa's husband, John; his five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Rollin's family wishes to thank everyone who supported his work over the years. Rollin's paintings were exhibited several times at the Pacific Grove Art Center and we ask that donations in his name be made to help sustain this fine organization. Donations may be made to PGAC Associates, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950.
At our family's request, there will be no services. The Fresno Art Museum will mount a memorial exhibition of Rollin Pickford's watercolors.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Rollin Pickford
3 Entries
Susan Leask
October 25, 2017
How wonderful that Rollin Pickford lives on through the love of his family and the legacy of his gorgeous art.
jeanne bellmer
October 4, 2010
glenna ande family,
i feel so honored to have known rollin for so many years. he was one of my favorite artists, he will be misssed.
jeanne bellmer
October 2, 2010
Rollin and I had a lot of fun in Life Drawing at PGAC during many wonderful evenings. He was always full of life and was so kind and sincere and encouraged everyone. He will remain an inspiration to all of us. Julie Brown Smith
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in Rollin Pickford's name
Memorial Events
for Rollin Pickford
How to support Rollin's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Rollin Pickford's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
