Patrick Gene Pickering

Donald Gene Pickering was born to Charles and Mary Pickering on December 29,1941 with his twin brother, they were two out of four siblings. He grew up in a loving family and community.

He attended and graduated from high school at Excelsior High in Norwalk CA. He loved track and field growing up. He later joined the Navy at a young age. After he married Sue they had two beautiful daughters: Natalie and Rhonda.

Don later met Patricia Watne in 1979 and married her in 1983.In 1994; Patrick their son was welcomed in their lives. Although they tragically lost their son in 2000, they continued with their lives and lived their marriage of 42 years until May 19, 2025