William S. Pickard

1964 - 2016

1964-2016 William S. Pickard, “Bill”, age 51, of Ellicott City, MD, formerly of Media, Pa, died March 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. Sisters Susan Kassab (Jesse Shutt), and Judy McDonnell (John) Brother Marshall Pickard (Christine). 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.com Arrangements : J. Nelson Rigby Funeral Home, Condolences: jnelsonrigbyfh.com.