Stephen W. Pickens
July 2, 1941 ~ January 27, 2021
Stephen W. Pickens,
79, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Private Graveside Service at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Goddard. Memorial Service, 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, at Pathway Church-Goddard, where he was an active member. Service will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/PathwayChurchGoddard/. Stephen was a retired aerospace structural engineer having worked at Boeing, Cessna and Learjet. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri-Rolla, School of Mines. Preceded in death by his parents, Art and Wilma Pickens. Survivors: wife, Barbara Jean (Lowry) Pickens; daughters, Becky (Pickens) Freshour of Goddard, Bonnie (Phil) (Pickens) Zimmer of Overland Park; grandchildren, John, Will, Andrew, Brooke and Brynnlee; brother, A.C. (Evon) Pickens, Jr. of Wheeler, IL; sister, Jeanette (Mike) Lambird of Lake Forest, CA; numerous relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Pathway Church-Goddard Campus, 18800 W. Kellogg Drive, Goddard, KS 67052. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West Chapel.
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I remember Steve as a soft spoken kind and caring man. I enjoyed hearing his stories of his boyhood in Jasper county. I loved his laugh!
I was interested to hear of stories about growing up in Jasper County. As first grandchildren of Sheriff Bill Bryan (1946) and Nell Tarr Bryan, I bet we both told the story of Thanksgiving dinner at jail. Mom Bryan fed the prisoner upstairs before both families had dinner. Yes, she cooked for prisoners. The brick 2 story building still stands. Facebook has allowed me to catch up with families of Steve, Jeanette and A.C. In recent years. I appreciate the shared experiences. A life well lived is a blessing as a life lost brings sadness with memories to share as we continue our paths. May God bless you! Paula (Robards) Becker
Barbara Jean, Becky, Bonnie and Families There is a strong bond between your family and our going back many years. Know that we are with you at this sad time even if we have to be at a distance now. May you be surrounded by God’s love and grace. The Gerteis Family Ann, Bob, Steve and Mark
Sending my regrets for not being able to be there in person today. I always enjoyed talking with uncle Steve when you all came to visit. We will miss him so much!