John Clinton Pickard, 86

John Clinton Pickard, 88, of Cataldo, Idaho, passed away April 15, 2025, at his home in Cataldo, Idaho. John was born Sept. 26, 1936, in Weiser, Idaho, a son of the late Harold and H. Margaret (Neely) Pickard. 

John graduated from Lewiston High School in 1953. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served until his honorable discharge in 1962. 

John and Irma (Beare) were married for 63 years. Irma passed away in March of 2024, and John missed her terribly. 

In addition to his parents and beloved wife, Irma, John is preceded in death by a son, Bart Pickard, and two brothers, Rusty and Bill Pickard. 

John is survived by his son, Chad (Becky) Pickard of Genesee, Idaho; two grandsons, Justin Pickard and Dallan Pickard, both of Bellingham, Wash.; and granddaughter Mattie Pickard and her husband, Henry Molina, of Miami Beach, Fla. 

John’s family wishes to thank his neighbor, Andy Hanson, and Bishop Kevin Nichols and all of John’s church family for their care and support of him since Irma’s passing. 

At his request, no services will be held. 

Memories of John and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Pickard family with arrangements. 

    Pickard