Obituary of Rose PICKENS

Rose Sharon Pickens, 66, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2005 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. She was born on October 4, 1938 in Shawnee, OK. Rose moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 21 years ago from Parker Dam, CA. She worked as a secretary for the Bureau of Reclamation in Parker Dam, CA; for 20 years. Rose enjoyed bowling and boating and was a member of the Ceramic Club. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, William "Bill" Boyd Pickens Sr. of Lake Havasu City, AZ; sons William Boyd Pickens Jr., of Gooding, ID; Robert Wayne Pickens of Lake Havasu City, AZ; daughter Wanda Jean Unger of Chino, CA; brother Bill Secor of Mohave Valley, AZ; sister Nan Frahm of Needles, CA; and 6 grandchildren. A graveside service and inurnment will be held at Needles Riverside Cemetery in Needles, CA; on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made in Rose's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405.Condolences can be made to her family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.