Gary Picken

1962 - 2017

It is with great sorrow that the family of Gary David Picken announce his passing in Taber on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at the age of 54 years, following a courageous battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.

A Celebration of Gary’s life was held at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 - 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, March 18, 2017 between 1:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M.

Besides Corinne, his loving wife of twenty years, he is survived by his son David, daughters Anita and Tasha and grandson Keagan. He is also survived by his mother Pat Picken; siblings George Picken, Gail Cole (Larry) and Grant Picken (Jerry); niece Chrissy Cole (Joe) and their family Candice, Bailey, Brice, Skye and Levi; nephew Matthew Rayfield; father-in-law Larry Radford; mother-in-law Dorry Dougall; sister-in-law Terri Radford; nephews Marcus and Austin Radford and numerous other family members.

He was predeceased by father George Picken, niece Sarah Cole and brothers-in-law Wayne Radford and Glenn Radford.

Gary was born in Dundee, Scotland on November 6, 1962, the second son of George and Pat Picken. The family immigrated to Canada in 1970 and eventually settled in Powell River, British Columbia where he attended school, worked at the mill and later welcomed the birth of his son David. Years later, Gary moved to Burns Lake, British Columbia where he met and married Corinne Radford and they welcomed the birth of their daughters Anita and Tasha while in Burns Lake. Eventually they moved to Alberta to start a new life and settled in Taber where he gained employment with Lamb Weston, a career he thoroughly enjoyed.

Gary had many wonderful friends. He enjoyed time with them and with his family. He loved Harley Davidson and “church” in his garage. He will be remembered for his unique sense of humor and kind heart. He enjoyed trips to visit his family but his heart always remained in Taber. Gary will be greatly missed.