Patricia Ann Pickering, age 76, of Miles City passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at her home in Miles City.
Pat was born on July 14, 1937 in Forsyth, Montana, the daughter of Lee and Birdena (McJunkin) Cartwright. She attended school at Vananda, Hammond Valley and graduated from Colstrip High School. Following her schooling, she went to Spokane, Washington where she received her associate’s degree in office management. She married Mark Small and to this union, two children were born, Lyle and Dixie. She later married Dan Pickering in 1963 and to this union two children were born, DeeAnn and Dean. She spent most of her time between Forsyth and Miles City, making her home in Miles City since 1970. She retired from the VA in Miles City as Chief Property Manager.
Pat loved to sew and restore old furnishings. Her pride and joy were her children and especially her grandchildren. She loved being a Gramma!
Pat is survived by two sons: Lyle Small of Miles City, MT and Dean (Stephanie) Pickering of Miles City, MT; two daughters: Dixie Hofer of Miles City, MT and DeeAnn (Larry) Wagoner of Miles City, MT; three sisters: Melva Donley of Forsyth, MT; Doris Rector of Great Falls, MT; and Helen Curran of Rosebud Creek, MT; her grandchildren: Steven Carroll, Tiffany, Mary, and Sara of Oregon, Lee Small, Allen Hofer, Ryan Clemons, Kali Clemons, Colton Kruger, Monique Ramsey of Ohio, Kelly Wagoner, Rhonda Wagoner all of Miles City, one adopted son Tim Ramsey of Newark, Ohio, Chance Kalloch, Nathan Pickering, Katie Pickering and Jonathan Pickering; and ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sisters.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held in the Forsyth Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Oncology Department at Billings Clinic.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 21, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday January 22, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 21, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday January 22, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Donna and Lawrence McCulloch says
I was saddened to learn this morning of the passing of Auntie Pat. I have many fond memories of her when I was a child and growing up. May she rest in peace. My prayers go out to you Lyle, Dixie, Deanne and Dean, Doris and Helen. May God wrap his comforting arms around you all and ease your sorrow.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your familes.
bud and geneva biery says
to all of pats family our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Scott says
We all are going to miss you Auntie Pat.
Janice Laib says
Pats Family, So sorry for your loss my many prayers are sent to you during this difficult time May God Bless all of you.
Eileen & Vern Entzel says
I always enjoyed our visits when she would stop at Highland Park School or when I would see her out and about. She was always so friendly. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss of a mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed.
peggy says
she was a nice lady
Linda Seleg Wyse says
Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Mike and Linda Wyse
James L. Arneson says
Dixie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you in this time of grief. Memories are the best of things we have been blessed with, to always be able to keep close to our hearts and reflect.
Gary & Bert Rickman says
Lyle and family,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Buraas Klein says
So very to sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Meg Hernandez says
Dixie and Lyle
Sorry to hear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Theresa Curnan Bradshaw says
Sorry to hear about your loss she will be greatly missed
Debra & Peter Nolan says
Our condolences.
Marilyn Frize says
I was so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was one of my very first supervisors while working at the VA. I will always remember her kind, gentle nature and the professionalism she displayed on a daily basis. My prayers to her family that all the wonderful memories bring you comfort in the coming weeks.
Doris LaGree says
To Pat’s family, my deepest sympathy to all. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Doris LaGree
Barbara Ashley says
I am so sorry for you loss. Pat was such a very kind person, enjoyed working with her at the VA. Your memories will be many and come when you least expect them, just treasure them for they are what keeps our family close to us always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Thelma Beyl says
We want to let you know that we are thinking of you in your time of sorrow.. With heartfelt sympathy. Thelma and Jim
Dwayne and Karen says
So sorry for your loss.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phyllis Stevens says
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing Dixie! I remember her so well! Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!
Donna Sweeney says
I enjoyed working with Pat at the VA in Miles City. She was a beautiful and kind person. I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Vance Trube says
Altho I haven’t seen Patty since we graduated from the class of 1956 in Colstrip, I do have very fond memories of Patty, We had a very small class in a very small school. My very profound condolences to her whole family.