Harlow Walter Pickett, Jr Obituary (1929 - 2008)

"The World's Greatest Salesman" Harlow Walter Pickett, Jr. CLINTON - Harlow Walter Pickett, Jr. 79, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 18, 2008. He was born March 5, 1929 in Richfield, Utah, the son of Harlow Walter and Stella Edmonds Pickett, Sr. He graduated from East High School and attended University of Utah. Harlow married Rilla Irene Nilsson on December 5, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Harlow was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in numerous positions. A member of the Clinton 21st Ward. He lovingly served the Maori people, as an LDS Missionary in New Zealand. He loved to go fishing and camping with all of his family and pets. Surviving are his wife, Rilla of Clinton; children: Marilyn (Dave) Johnson of Livermore, CA; Harlow (Lynne) Pickett III of Tooele; Jay (Carolee) Pickett, Kelly (Matt) Anderson both of Layton; Peggy (Gary) Mechling of Clinton; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving one brother, Don H. Pickett and two sisters, Marion P. Pettey and Carol P. Stringham. Preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Marjorie Parry, Virginia Backman, and Gloria Purrington. Special thanks to Peggy and Gary who helped Rilla care for Harlow and the compassionate staff of Hospice of Utah. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West. Friends and family may call on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 106 South, Sandy, Utah at 3:00 p.m. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 June 22, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 June 23, 2008 11:00 AM CemeteryLarkin Sunset Lawn 1950 East 106th South Sandy, UT June 23, 2008 1:00 PM