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COL. PICKERING
Col. Herbert Thomas Pickering, Jr. USAF (Ret.), age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2011 in San Antonio, Texas. He was born May 17, 1939 in Fort Lewis, Washington to Herbert Thomas and Jessie Pickering. He served in the United States Air Force for 25 years from 1965-1990. He flew the B52, EB 66, F111, EF111 (1st Squadron Commander), A7 and F117 (Director of Operations). He served three tours in Viet Nam. Tom loved to travel and celebrated his 50th anniversary early by taking his entire family on a European cruise. He was an avid fly fisherman. One of Tom's passions was playing the guitar and banjo. Tom will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Jessie Pickering, and sister, Karen DeJerf. Herbert is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Pickering; son, Scott Pickering; daughter, Kathaleen Martinez; 2 granddaughters, Jessica and Jordan Martinez.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 27, 2011
7:00 PM
PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH CHAPEL
2102 N. LOOP 1604 E.
Interment will follow at a later date in the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise, Idaho.
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Linda Boland
October 30, 2011
Bev, many years ago, but it does not seem THAT long ago, because the smiles and memories are ever present. Good thoughts are with you and your family this Pi Phi friend of "old!" Linda (Smith) Boland
Penny Robbins
October 28, 2011
Beverly,
I was so sorry to learn of Tom's death at our meeting today. One of our sisters had seen the paper, but the rest of us missed the information. You will be in my prayers!
Sharen Evans
October 27, 2011
Bev, it has been many years since we were Pi Phi's together but I have always remembered the fun I had with you and Tom. I know you have many wonderful memories to remember of your years with Tom.
Most sincerely,
Sharen Nieland Evans
Marsha Rowland
October 27, 2011
Bev, Lew and I were so sorry to read of Tom's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Williams
October 26, 2011
May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. ( 1Cor. 1:3,4)
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